Yet, despite this increased risk, minority voices are more likely to be excluded from the movement. However, minority communities, specifically BIPOC and LGBQT+ communities, are disproportionately affected by the environmental harms caused by: It’s important to note that everyone on this planet will experience the burden of climate change if we don’t take steps to end the climate crisis. As we celebrate Pride Month and continue our social justice efforts toward queer liberation and environmental justice, I’m considering how two movements I’m passionate about are intrinsically connected.
I’ve often thought that my queer friends are more attuned to environmental issues and more likely to act on climate change.
