Climate change disproportionately affects communities of color; in the form of communities of color living near more polluted areas, poorer nations facing the brunt of the economic and ecological impact, etc. Racial inequality also means these communities that suffer the most adverse effects, also have the fewest resources to combat these issues. Now, more than ever, we need to work towards climate justice and an equitable future for everyone.

Prompt: Write a paper (3 page minimum – double spaced, Times New Roman 12, word doc) on how Climate Change Disproportionately Affects BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) Communities. You should focus on finding papers that address this issue, summarize the key points and also provide a personal reflection on the topic.
Resource citations are not included in the page count.

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Climate change has impacted economies in the developing world more than developed countries. There has been a steady upsurge in temperature over the last sixty years due to global warming. Studies show that the temperature distribution is not even, and tropical regions got the lion’s share. Republics in Sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East that were already hot are being heated to unbearable temperatures. High temperature creates an unconducive working environment. Temperature directly affects productivity. The countries are unable to produce products to their full potential. As a result, the nations’ economic growth is stunted.

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