Racial Climates, Ecological Indifference: An Ecointersectional Analysis

Nancy Tuana's book, Racial Climates, Ecological Indifference, argues that the intersection of race and climate change has been neglected in the literature and practice. She argues that racist institutions and practices fuel environmental destruction and contribute to climate change, and that any effort to protect the environment must also be a fight against systemic racisms and other forms of systemic inequity.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 13 March 2023
Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc

While the severe social consequences of raging wildfires, punishing storms, and rising temperatures worldwide have brought attention to the urgent need for climate justice, the intersection of race and climate change has often been overlooked in both academic discourse and practical efforts. In her book, Racial Climates, Ecological Indifference, author Nancy Tuana argues that engaging with the histories and legacies of ecological indifference and systemic racism is crucial in understanding the nature of climate injustices. Tuana employs her ecointersectional framework to demonstrate how racist institutions and practices perpetuate environmental destruction and exacerbate climate change. By building upon the work of Black feminist theorists, she reveals how the fundamental social structures that contribute to environmental degradation are also responsible for systemic oppression. This book offers a comprehensive account of racial climates by exposing the additional dimensions of climate injustice. Tuana emphasizes that any endeavor to safeguard the environment must be simultaneously fought against systemic racism and other forms of systemic inequity.

Understanding the intersection of race and climate change is essential for addressing the complex and multifaceted challenges we face today. By recognizing the historical and systemic factors that contribute to environmental degradation and climate change, we can work towards creating a more equitable and sustainable future for all.

Weight: 302g
Dimension: 155 x 235 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780197656617