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"I Didn't Choose This. It Chose Me." Community-Based Environmental Justice Leaders
Paul Mohai1, Bunyan Bryant1, Craig Slatin2
1University of Michigan, School for Environment and Sustainability, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
Summary
Community leaders shared grassroots strategies for environmental justice at the Michigan Environmental Justice Summit 2020. The event highlighted ongoing efforts to address environmental inequities in Michigan.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Public Health
- Sociology
Background:
- The Michigan Environmental Justice Summit 2020 marked the 30th anniversary of Michigan's 1990 Conference on Race and the Environment.
- Environmental injustice remains a critical issue, necessitating community-led solutions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To document and disseminate grassroots environmental justice efforts in Michigan.
- To provide a platform for community leaders to share their experiences and strategies.
Main Methods:
- Edited transcript of a panel discussion featuring community environmental justice leaders.
- Focus on "boots on the ground" perspectives and grassroots initiatives.
Main Results:
- Detailed accounts of multiple community-led efforts to combat environmental injustice in Michigan.
- Insights from leaders representing diverse organizations and communities.
Conclusions:
- Grassroots activism is crucial for advancing environmental justice.
- Community-based strategies offer effective pathways to address environmental inequities.
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