The Intersectional Environmentalist

How to Dismantle Systems of Oppression to Protect People + Planet

Climate change is the great equaliser. Or is it?

In The Intersectional Environmentalist, activist and environmental scientist Leah Thomas shows how Black, Indigenous and People of Colour are unequally and unjustly impacted by climate change and environmental degradation — and argues that the fight for the planet lies in tandem with the fight for civil rights. In fact, one cannot exist without the other.

This book provides an accessible foundation in the theory, exploring everything from the birth of the environmental movement to Kimberle William Crenshaw's concept of intersectionality, 'mainstream feminism' to ecofeminism. It helps readers frame their experiences and those of their community, question concepts of privilege and ownership, and better understand how climate change impacts the most marginalised and how to help amplify their voices.

The Intersectional Environmentalist is a call to action, a guide to instigating change for all, and essential reading about the issue — and the movement — that will define a generation.

ISBN: 9781800812857 | Published: 1 November 2022 | Hardback | pages