karimorton33's review against another edition
3.0
An introductory look at the topic, it gives a few points about each thing and then moves on to the next. A good starting resource but I am interested to dive deeper!
jennersmarie's review against another edition
5.0
This audiobook was such a good & quick listen packed full of information. As someone who works in the environmental field & strives to prioritize environmental justice this book is an incredible tool I'll reference back to in my work. I'm always trying to learn and get better about conversations surrounding environmental justice and all the information learned through this book has equipped me to better tackle these conversations. I would highly recommend to anyone as a 101 to environmental justice and intersectionality! The learning doesn't end here 🙂
ela_lee_'s review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars. This book is a great introduction on exploring Intersectional Environmentalism that includes a long list of sources and references. I wouldn’t exactly title it a “how to” since this topic is so complex, but I’d definitely suggest it as a beginner’s guide as it is a fantastic contemporary resource. In short, "Intersectional environmentalism acknowledges that social justice and environmentalism are intrinsically linked and how both must be considered to achieve environmental justice."
A few of my highlights include:
"Lateral violence encourages a cyclical and competitive comparison of the realities of different underrepresented communities and doesn’t encourage empathy, compassion, or cross-cultural dialogue. We can hold space for different experiences without comparing experiences."
"When we commit acts of violence against the earth from extractive methods though a capitalistic lens, we continue to perpetuate these traumas and acts of violence for dominance, for profit, and for control where it deems the lives of those near dirty infrastructure projects as expendable."
"More than half of the 9 million Americans living near hazardous waste sites are people of color. Black Americans are three times more likely to die from exposure to air pollutants than their white counterparts."
"Intersectionality is a framework that can be applied to environmentalism to accomplish the goal of environmental justice. The fair treatment of all people, regardless of identity, and regard to their environment. The concepts of climate justice, intersectional environmentalism, and environmentalism are not competing ideals - they’re different expressions of the same quest for environmental liberation."
"Eco-feminism is both a philosophy and a movement that exposes the dual oppressions of women and the environment as rooted in the patriarchal structures. It is a movement that sees a connection between exploration and degradation of the natural world and the subordination and oppression of women. Eco-feminists argue that the treatment of women in society is a likely indicator of the treatment of the Earth and vice versa." -Mary Miller, Feminism in Ecology
A few of my highlights include:
"Lateral violence encourages a cyclical and competitive comparison of the realities of different underrepresented communities and doesn’t encourage empathy, compassion, or cross-cultural dialogue. We can hold space for different experiences without comparing experiences."
"When we commit acts of violence against the earth from extractive methods though a capitalistic lens, we continue to perpetuate these traumas and acts of violence for dominance, for profit, and for control where it deems the lives of those near dirty infrastructure projects as expendable."
"More than half of the 9 million Americans living near hazardous waste sites are people of color. Black Americans are three times more likely to die from exposure to air pollutants than their white counterparts."
"Intersectionality is a framework that can be applied to environmentalism to accomplish the goal of environmental justice. The fair treatment of all people, regardless of identity, and regard to their environment. The concepts of climate justice, intersectional environmentalism, and environmentalism are not competing ideals - they’re different expressions of the same quest for environmental liberation."
"Eco-feminism is both a philosophy and a movement that exposes the dual oppressions of women and the environment as rooted in the patriarchal structures. It is a movement that sees a connection between exploration and degradation of the natural world and the subordination and oppression of women. Eco-feminists argue that the treatment of women in society is a likely indicator of the treatment of the Earth and vice versa." -Mary Miller, Feminism in Ecology
dashadashahi's review against another edition
4.0
This is such an accessible introduction to the topic. It would be great for teaching or a book club as each of the brief chapters ends with a variety of critical thinking questions. Thomas easily breaks down highly politicized terms, especially critical race theory, in order to highlight their true intent and meaning. Thomas also uses relevant examples to apply how intersectional environmentalism is relevant. My favourite (or least favourite depending how you look at it) was the example of fast fashion. I also learnt a lot about the history of Earth Day, and its connection to the Civil Rights Movement, that I didn't know about previously. My only real critique is that I wish that the book was a bit longer!
gloomyboygirl's review against another edition
it's fine as an introduction if you're new to environmentalism and social justice in general (there is a two page spread dedicated to defining privilege) but if you have a strong foundation of knowledge in anything relating to intersectionality and environmentalism then you know most of the things present in this book. the specific historical examples or specific studies were the most educational parts for me but otherwise it was very 101 basic idea and then some very individual action (read these books, listen to these podcasts, don't buy fast fashion) which is good but left me wanting more