On the recordFebruary 5, 2019
Ultimately, when I think of climate change, I do not see an environmental crisis, I see a systematic environmental racism that needs to be acknowledged and addressed.
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congress.gov“Ultimately, when I think of climate change, I do not see an environmental crisis, I see a systematic environmental racism that needs to be acknowledged and addressed.”
Barragan calls for recognition and action against environmental racism linked to climate change.
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