How to Build an Equitable and Just Climate Future

[Turning "sacrifice zones" into "green zones"]( [TED]( August 19, 2022 TODAY'S TED TALK [How to build an equitable and just climate future]( 12 minutes · TED Countdown New York Session 2022 Everyone has the right to a clean environment -- but major disparities exist when it comes to who faces the consequences of pollution. Environmental justice leader Peggy Shepard points to the disproportionate impact that hazardous environmental conditions have on Black, brown and Indigenous communities and challenges us to build a truly equitable future that turns "sacrifice zones" -- where community health is sacrificed for the sake of development -- into "green zones" that redress the legacy of pollution and harmful policies. [Watch now »]( Playlist of the Day [A healthy, just future starts with you]( A healthy, just future starts with you The path to wellness -- and equality -- begins with you. Enjoy these illuminating talks at the intersection of justice and personal health to get motivated in creating a better society for everyone. [Watch »]( 7 talks EXPLORE TED MEMBERSHIP TED Membership. You belong here. Passionate? Open-minded? Love to learn? You’ve come to the right place. Become a TED Member today. [Become a TED Member today »]( Download the TED app [App store]( [Google Play]( Copyright © 2022 TED, All rights reserved. You're receiving the TED Talks daily email because you subscribed to it on TED.com. (Was this forwarded by a friend? You can sign up here: ) [unsubscribe from this list]( [update subscription preferences]( [view email in browser](