Sharpton Highlights Climate Change as a Civil Rights Issue Due to Its Disproportionate Effect on African-Americans

At the White House Champions of Change Faith Leaders for Climate event, Reverend Al Sharpton emphasized that climate change constitutes a civil rights concern due to its disproportionate impact on African-American communities. He highlighted that African-Americans face greater exposure to harmful pollutants and environmental hazards, making climate justice a matter of human rights and moral responsibility. Sharpton urged that climate change must be addressed not only as an environmental issue but also as a health, moral, and civil rights challenge. Related discussions include concerns over racial disparities in environmental health and the need for targeted policies to support vulnerable communities.