Disciplines 101 Seminar #7: Environmental justice and local government; Environmental change and human migration

February 25, 2021 11:45 AM – 1:00 PM

“Environmental Justice and Local Government” – Danielle Purifoy (Geography, UNC Chapel Hill)

“Environmental Change and Human Migration: Lessons from Honduras, Puerto Rico, and Somalia” – David Griffith (Anthropology, ECU)

In this session, Danielle discusses how environmental racism is accomplished, and for what purpose, using a case study from Texas. David draws upon examples from Honduras, Puerto Rico, and Somalia to discuss the basic tenants of environmental migration and livelihood constellations.