Climate justice and greenwashing
Book - 2024
With catastrophic weather events becoming increasingly common, many have started to note that the impacts of this climate crisis are unevenly distributed, and people who are impoverished or otherwise disadvantaged disproportionally bear the burden of climate change. As a result, the climate justice movement has gained traction, with the goal of recognizing the impacts of climate change on disadvantaged communities and finding ways to assist these groups. Part of this has involved acknowledging the role major corporations and industries play in climate change and encouraging them to reduce their impact and help the affected communities. However, greenwashing--or making it seem like an organization is more environmentally friendly than it is-...-continues to be an issue. This volume looks at the role corporations play in climate justice and the extent to which greenwashing occurs"--
- Subjects
- Published
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Buffalo, NY :
Greenhaven Publishing
[2024]
- Language
- English
- Edition
- First edition
- Physical Description
- 176 pages ; 23 cm
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN
- 9781534509863
9781534509856
- The Importance of Opposing Viewpoints
- Introduction
- Chapter 1. What Responsibility Do Nations Have for Climate Change?
- Chapter Preface
- 1. Wealthy Nations Owe Poorer Ones for the Damage of Climate Change
- 2. Rich Nations Balk at Paying for the Damage Caused by Climate Change
- 3. The Cooperation of All Countries Is Necessary to Prevent Biodiversity Loss and Climate Change
- 4. Foreign Investment Laws Stand in the Way of Climate Justice for Developing Countries
- 5. Financial Inclusion Can Help the Poor Build Resilience to Climate Shocks
- 6. Access to a Healthy Environment Is a Universal Human Right All Countries Must Honor
- 7. Global Climate Agreements Must Require Greater Action from Nations
- Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography
- Chapter 2. What Responsibility Do Corporations Have for Climate Change?
- Chapter Preface
- 1. Ideology Can Eclipse Science When It Comes to Climate Change Policy
- 2. Big Oil, Rich Countries, and Carbon Billionaires Are Responsible for Climate Change-and Getting Away with It
- 3. Big Oil Must Be Held Accountable
- 4. Banning Financing for Fossil Fuel Projects in Africa Wont Solve Climate Change or Inequality
- 5. Capitalism Can and Must Evolve to Meet the Challenges of Climate Change
- Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography
- Chapter 3. What Role Should Social Justice Play in Decisions About Climate Change?
- Chapter Preface
- 1. The Impacts of Climate Change Affect Marginalized Communities More
- 2. Climate Change Is Setting Back Progress in Reducing Global Inequality
- 3. Losses and Damage Can Be Lessened by Working with Vulnerable Communities
- 4. Climate Justice and Social Justice Are Two Sides of the Same Coin
- 5. Gender Inequality and Climate Change Are Interconnected UN Women
- 6. Women and Gender-Diverse People Are Much More Likely to Die in Climate Disasters than Men
- Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography
- Chapter 4. Do Corporations Often Engage in Greenwashing?
- Chapter Preface
- 1. Greenwashing Doesn't Have to Be Overtly False to Be Deceptive
- 2. Eco-Labels Must Be Standardized The British Standards Institution
- 3. Companies Use Deceitful Marketing Techniques to Make Consumers Think They're Green
- 4. Consumers Often Give Polluting Companies a Pass for Greenwashing
- 5. Sustainability Reports Often Facilitate Greenwashing
- Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography
- For Further Discussion
- Organizations to Contact
- Bibliography of Books
- Index