Did you know that Black neighborhoods in Chicago that were redlined in the 1900s face hotter climates because of lack of green investments? 🧵👇🏽
#TimetoTHRIVE
#TimetoTHRIVE
Black neighborhoods that were redlined in the 1930s have far fewer trees, which help to cool air and absorb heat. As a result, poor Black neighborhoods can be up to 10° F hotter than white suburbs. This is the direct result of decades of anti-Black disinvestment.
Environmental racism is a root issue of segregationist policies that have kept Black communities disinvested from for decades.
We need the #THRIVEAct that will put green investments in Black neighborhoods to undue the decades of racist policies.
We need the #THRIVEAct that will put green investments in Black neighborhoods to undue the decades of racist policies.
Tell your elected to join the fight against environmental racism with #ILrecoveryNOW #TimeToThrive NOW: bit.ly/gnd-emailcongr…
Read more about redlining and environmental racism here:
smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/how…
smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/how…
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