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The Intersectional Environmentalist: How to Dismantle Systems of Oppression to Protect People + Planet

Leah Thomas

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From the 2022 TIME100 Next honoree and the activist who coined the term comes a primer on intersectional environmentalism for the next generation of activists looking to create meaningful, inclusive, and sustainable change.

The Intersectional Environmentalist examines the inextricable link between environmentalism, racism, and privilege, and promotes awareness of the fundamental truth that we cannot save the planet without uplifting the voices of its people -- especially those most often unheard. Written by Leah Thomas, a prominent voice in the field and the activist who coined the term "Intersectional Environmentalism," this book is simultaneously a call to action, a guide to instigating change for all, and a pledge to work towards the empowerment of all people and the betterment of the planet.

Thomas shows how not only are Black, Indigenous and people of color unequally and unfairly impacted by environmental injustices, but she argues that the fight for the planet lies in tandem to the fight for civil rights; and in fact, that one cannot exist without the other. An essential read, this book addresses the most pressing issues that the people and our planet face, examines and dismantles privilege, and looks to the future as the voice of a movement that will define a generation.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Voracious
  • Publish Date: Mar 8th, 2022
  • Pages: 208
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 7.70in - 5.20in - 0.80in - 0.95lb
  • EAN: 9780316279291
  • Categories: • Environmental Conservation & Protection - General• Feminism & Feminist Theory• Gender Studies

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About the Author

Leah Thomas is an intersectional environmental activist and eco-communicator based in Southern California. She's passionate about advocating for and exploring the relationship between social justice and environmentalism and was the first to define the term "Intersectional Environmentalism." She is the founder of @greengirlleah and The Intersectional Environmentalist Platform. Her articles on this topic have appeared in Vogue, Elle, The Good Trade, and Youth to the People and she has been featured in Harper's Bazaar, W Magazine, Domino, GOOP, Fashionista, BuzzFeed, and numerous podcasts. She has a B.S. in Environmental Science and Policy from Chapman University and worked for the National Park Service and Patagonia headquarters before pursuing activism full time. She lives in Carpinteria, California.

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Leah Thomas is an environmental activist.

With this project, I hope to show other young Black women that their writing projects are possible. I want the world of publishing to hear the voices of intersectional environmentalist loud and clear.

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Mark Anthony Neal is an author and professor of African American studies.

'Lindsay Peoples talks shop with Leah Thomas -- aka Green Girl Leah -- diving into the coinage of Intersectional Environmentalist and bringing Black joy to the environmental movement. https://www.newblackmaninexile.net/2022/04/in-her-shoes-leah-thomas.html https://t.co/LzmCZyssSB

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We work to eradicate gender based violence against women, non-binary, gender queer, 2-spirit & trans folks using personal, political and social advocacy.

Our Book of the Month for May is The Intersectional Environmentalist: How to Dismantle Systems of Oppression to Protect People + Planet by Leah Thomas. 🌈 This book delves deep into the link between environmentalism, racism, power and privilege. Source: (Thomas, n.d.). https://t.co/JZbN4EoloF

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Praise for this book

"The founder of Intersectional Environmentalist is building toward a greener, more equitable future by advocating for both sustainability and social justice while spotlighting communities that have been underrepresented in the space... She's aiming to set the movement on the right path with her new book, The Intersectional Environmentalist."--instyle.com
"Too often, environmentalist proposals and platforms appear willing to sacrifice people -- usually the most vulnerable -- in exchange for saving the planet. Leah Thomas' The Intersectional Environmentalist aims to fix this problem, offering philosophical defenses for protecting those affected most by climate change, as well as strategies young activists can use to turn theory into practice."--Bustle.com
"Vital"--The Revelator
"An overarching yet detailed introduction to intersectional environmentalism...Thomas's work is essential brain food..."--Condé Nast Traveler
"Read this book and save the planet."--Soho House
"An essential read, this book gives voice to a movement that will define a generation."--Yale Climate Connections
"[The Intersectional Environmentalist] shares data in an accessible, compelling, and engaging manner, and explores a variety of topics, including ableism, veganism, green energy, representation and more. It's dense, but not overwhelming, and it also provides a "tool kit" and a supplementary reading list, to help you expand your knowledge once you finish this book. The Intersectional Environmentalist is at once a call to action, a guide to galvanize change, and a way to empower all people towards the betterment of the planet."--She Does the City
"The Intersectional Environmentalist is a useful start for anyone looking to get involved with or understand more about environmental justice, and who wants to learn about it through a framework that ensures the most vulnerable are centered."--Shondaland
"Intersectionality is kind of a clunky word and the literature around it has often been quite academic. Thomas makes in understandable, and perhaps most importantly, practical...this is a book that will read well in the community, with opportunities for learning together and doing things differently."--agreenerlifeagreenerworld.net

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