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The Plan for a Renewable Rikers: A Step in the Right Direction for Climate and Racial Justice

The Plan for a Renewable Rikers: A Step in the Right Direction for Climate and Racial Justice

While all are at risk, certain communities are and will be disproportionately affected by environmental injustice and related health issues. With a population of approximately 2.23 million people, the borough of Queens is the second-largest in New York City. It is also the most diverse, with 47% percent of residents born outside the U.S. One particular issue affecting its residents - that of air pollution - is both representative of similar issues facing people across the country and the world, and also highlights the intersectional lens that one needs to use when addressing climate change.