TED: Climate justice can't happen without racial justice | David Lammy

The speaker discusses the intersection of climate action and racial justice, emphasizing the disproportionate impact of climate change on black communities. They highlight the historical ties between colonialism and environmental exploitation, advocating for a new inclusive movement that addresses both climate and racial injustices. The talk calls for more black leadership in environmental organizations and stresses the need for international laws to combat environmental destruction.

What was the speaker's initial focus as a Member of Parliament for Tottenham?

• Improving education

• Reducing deprivation

• Climate change

• Healthcare reform

Why do black communities face more severe impacts from pollution?

• They are often located near busy roads and pollutant industries

• They use more fossil fuels

• They have more cars

• They live in rural areas

What historical process is linked to the current climate crisis according to the speaker?

• The Cold War

• World War II

• Colonization

• Industrial Revolution

What is the proposed solution to address both racial and environmental justice?

• Building a coalition of affected groups

• Reducing industrial output

• Increasing taxes

• Promoting urbanization

What is one of the key changes needed in the climate movement?

• Focus on urban development

• Increased black leadership

• More funding for research

• Reduction in global trade

What international law does the speaker suggest to protect the environment?

• Law of the Sea

• International Trade Law

• Human Rights Law

• Law of Ecocide

What is the relationship between climate justice and racial justice according to the speaker?

• Racial justice is more important than climate justice

• They are interconnected and must be addressed together

• Climate justice is a subset of racial justice

• They are unrelated