The panel shares with Stokes that September is National Preparedness Month. They also discuss climate change causes more severe storms like Hurricane Ida, more serious floods, impacts the eco-system and atmosphere. The group advises we must mitigate the changes to become a more weather-ready nation for all.
The forum explains that soil contamination is a problem in low income areas. They go on to say these factors affect our quality of life until we change our behaviors. The Panel tells Stokes environmental justice and Climate justice disproportionately affect communities of color. They say extreme temperatures like those in TX last winter kill more people than anything else.
Listen to the full interview below.
On Point with Juandolyn Stokes can be heard Mon - Fri from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Listen through News & Talk 1380-WAOK, V-103FM (HD3) www.WAOK.com or download the Radio App from www.Radio.com.
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