From the activist who coined the term comes a primer on intersectional environmentalism for the next generation of activists looking to create meaningful, inclusive, and sustainable change

Product Code: 8961
ISBN: 9780316279291
Format: Hardback
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
Pages: 208
Published Date: 03/08/2022
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Price: $25.00

The Intersectional Environmentalist examines the inextricable link between environmentalism, racism, and privilege, and promotes awareness of the fundamental truth that we cannot save the planet without uplifting the voices of its people — especially those most often unheard. Written by Leah Thomas, a prominent voice in the field and the activist who coined the term "Intersectional Environmentalism," this book is simultaneously a call to action, a guide to instigating change for all, and a pledge to work towards the empowerment of all people and the betterment of the planet.

Thomas shows how not only are Black, Indigenous and people of color unequally and unfairly impacted by environmental injustices, but she argues that the fight for the planet lies in tandem to the fight for civil rights; and in fact, that one cannot exist without the other. An essential read, this book addresses the most pressing issues that the people and our planet face, examines and dismantles privilege, and looks to the future as the voice of a movement that will define a generation.


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Contents

Foreword
introduction

Chapter 1: Intersectional Theory, Feminism + Intersectional Environmentalism
Chapter 2: Environmental Justice: A Wider Lens
Chapter 3: Unpacking Privilege
Chapter 4: Who’s Affected: The Reality for BIPOC Communities
Chapter 5: People + Planet

Tool Kit
Resources by Category
Acknowledgments
Notes

"The founder of Intersectional Environmentalist is building toward a greener, more equitable future by advocating for both sustainability and social justice while spotlighting communities that have been underrepresented in the space... She's aiming to set the movement on the right path with her new book, The Intersectional Environmentalist."—instyle.com

"Too often, environmentalist proposals and platforms appear willing to sacrifice people — usually the most vulnerable — in exchange for saving the planet. Leah Thomas’ The Intersectional Environmentalist aims to fix this problem, offering philosophical defenses for protecting those affected most by climate change, as well as strategies young activists can use to turn theory into practice."—Bustle.com

"Vital"—The Revelator

"An overarching yet detailed introduction to intersectional environmentalism...Thomas's work is essential brain food..."—Condé Nast Traveler

"Read this book and save the planet."—Soho House

"An essential read, this book gives voice to a movement that will define a generation."—Yale Climate Connections

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