Climate change disproportionately affects communities of color; in the form of communities of color living near more polluted areas, poorer nations facing the brunt of the economic and ecological impact, etc. Racial inequality also means these communities that suffer the most adverse effects, also have the fewest resources to combat these issues. Now, more than ever, we need to work towards climate justice and an equitable future for everyone.
Prompt: Write a paper (two page minimum - double spaced, Times New Roman 12) on how Climate Change Disproportionately Affects BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) Communities. You should focus on finding papers that address this issue, summarize the key points and also provide a personal reflection on the topic.
Resource citations are not included in the page count.
Rubric
| Criteria | Number of points allocated | |
| Introduction: clear introduction with an overview of the topic | 3 | |
| Summary: key points of the papers, and how it relates to the topic | 9 | |
| Conclusion: personal reflection on the topic | 8 | |
| References: 3 peer reviewed papers cited (minimum), with correct in-text formatting, and list of references at the end of paper | 3 | |
| Format: Two pages (minimum), double spaced, Times New Roman, 12 size font | 1 | |
| Grammar: Grammar, Punctuation, and Spelling | 1 | |
| Total points | 25 |