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The Link Between Racist Housing Policies of the Past and the Climate Risks of Today

The Link Between Racist Housing Policies of the Past and the Climate Risks of Today

Yale Climate Connections, March 18th, 2021

Groundwork USA, a network of environmental justice organizations, is exploring the connection between formerly redlined neighborhoods and the climate crisis today. As part of its Climate Safe Neighborhoods initiative, Groundwork overlaid historic redlining maps from nine U.S. cities with data about tree cover, heat, and impervious surfaces such as asphalt and concrete. All of the maps discussed in this interview were made by Groundwork Milwaukee. View full story.