Jennie C. Stephens Featured in Forbes: Does Solving The Climate Crisis Require Antiracist Feminist Leadership? | Global Resilience Institute

“Climate isolation” is a term coined by Jennie Stephens, Ph.D., Director of Northeastern University’s School of Public Policy & Urban Affairs, and Dean’s Professor of Sustainability Science & Policy. Traditionally, climate change is discussed as distinct from other crises, and potential solutions are focused on technology options. But Dr. Stephens argues that this technocratic focus and its associated language has reduced public engagement. In her new book, Diversifying Power: Why We Need Antiracist, Feminist Leadership on Climate and EnergyDr. Stephens argues that transformation to a just, sustainable renewable-based society requires leaders who connect social justice to climate and energy.

 

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