In our weekly newsletter, we spotlight environmental trends and solutions driving us towards a more sustainable world. Vivian, an immigrant, reflects on the intertwining issues of migration, climate change, and the shared pursuit of migrant and climate justice.
This week’s highlights include the correlation between immigration crackdowns and climate issues, a nuclear reactor’s unique journey, and the controversial Nova Scotia levy on electric and hybrid vehicles.
Isaias Hernandez, an environmentalist from Los Angeles, shares his experiences with ICE raids and the impact on immigrant communities. Prof. Dana R. Fisher emphasizes the connection between migration, climate change, and border policies, shedding light on the challenges faced by climate-displaced populations.
Hernandez addresses the common oppressor in migrant justice and climate justice movements, pointing out the financial ties between border industries, fossil fuels, and agribusiness. He urges activists to advocate for tech companies to sever ties with immigration enforcement agencies.
Protests against ICE operations have spread nationwide, reflecting the growing resistance against immigration policies. Fisher remains hopeful about the increasing activism demanding change and reform. The article also discusses the transportation of a micronuclear reactor to a military base in Utah and the implications of Nova Scotia’s new levy on EVs and hybrids.