How to build an equitable and just climate future | Peggy Shepard | TED Talk

In “How to build an equitable and just climate future,” environmental justice leader Peggy Shepard shares how we can reduce the disproportionate impact that hazardous environmental conditions have on Black, brown and Indigenous communities. You’ll learn the harrowing statistics from “cancer alley” in the US, and how a focus on sustainability through inclusive leadership and diversity can help affected communities. Finally, Shepard urges us to create and support “green zones” that redress the legacy of pollution and harmful policies.