Climate Reparations?

A hotter planet is here, my friends. Don't believe me? Just turn on the news. On today's show we first break down major current climate events; we then ask ourselves a set of ethical quandaries. Should the global north pay reparations to the global south for its centuries-long polluting behaviors, or are the inequitable and unjust natures of climate change simply bad luck? Here's a preview: [4:00] How'd summer go? (Hint: not great, especially in Pakistan) [12:30] The climate reparations argument: What it is and why it has legs [20:00] 3 ethical questions for you to answer re: charity versus reparations Resources mentioned/Further reading: Advocates Call On U.S. To Help Flooded Pakistan In The Name Of Climate Justice (via National Public Radio) A Hotter World: Climate Change’s Effects Are Already Unequal (via NY Times) Send me your Exit Ticket answers! Email Stephanie at [email protected] or leave a voicemail at (857) 264-1967 (US and Canada listeners only) Join our private (and super cool) Facebook group. It's free! Episode #165: Difficult Sustainability Conversations Episode #143: How To Discuss The Effects Of Climate Change -- Thank you to our sponsors! Made Trade: Shop the best sustainable goods all in one place at madetrade.com Thrive Market: Head to thrivemarket.com/sustainable for up to $80 in free groceries Skillshare: Visit skillshare.com/sustainable for your first month free Our Sponsors:* Thank you to LifeStraw! https://lifestraw.com/Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sustainable-minimalists/exclusive-content

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