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June 1, 2022 | Project ECHO | Dr. Mark Mitchell & Dr. Armen Henderson
Dr. Mark Mitchell, an Associate Professor of Climate Change, Energy, and Environmental Health Equity at George Mason University, discusses the intersection of climate change, systemic racism, and health equity. He emphasizes that while all people are affected by climate change, certain communities—particularly African Americans and Latinos—are disproportionately impacted due to systemic issues like environmental racism. The presentation highlights lessons from Hurricane Katrina as a failure of social justice and infrastructure, arguing that meaningful involvement of the most vulnerable populations is essential for developing effective, equitable climate solutions and health co-benefits.
“Social injustice is killing people on a grand scale.” – Dr. Mark Mitchell