Despite the fact that communities of color disproportionately bear the brunt of climate change and other environmental injustices, White activists and professionals have the loudest voices in the fight for environmental equity.

The climate change crises threatening the livelihoods of so many Americans, from deadly weather events to rising emissions, are worsening. That means the health and safety of millions are increasingly at risk.

Opportunities abound for recent grads eager to launch their careers

Climate disasters often pose the greatest risk to poorer communities

The new platform seamlessly connects interns and STEM organizations to complete projects and create pathways for diverse students

Looking for work after college is never simple.

Graduates must figure out what they want to do, navigate an ever-changing job market, and be strategic in their approach.

Environmental equity is frequently misunderstood—it’s used interchangeably with environmental justice and is often dismissed as a side effect of identity politics. But what people get wrong about environmental equity is far more profound and disturbing than a simple mix-up or accusations of political strategy.

Many journalists, activists, and even the general public use the terms environmental equity and environmental justice interchangeably. Indeed, they are linked to similar outcomes, but they differ in significant ways. And perhaps no recent natural disaster illustrates this more clearly than Hurricane Florence and its ongoing impact on the Carolinas.

The planet is in peril—the effects of climate change, pollution, improper waste disposal, deforestation, and lack of access to clean water are just a few of the key environmental issues affecting the U.S. as well as other nations.

Young people will be dealing with the threats and opportunities of climate change whether they want to or not. Listen to how one young man has chosen to speak out about climate change.