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- Title
Poverty and Climate Overheating: Flip Sides of One Coin.
- Authors
WILSON, PHIL
- Abstract
This article explores the connection between poverty and climate change, focusing on the author's experiences as a mental health outreach worker. It emphasizes the diverse backgrounds and traumatic experiences of individuals living in poverty, as well as the ways in which public policy contributes to their marginalization. The article also examines the impact of poverty on health, including high rates of obesity, diabetes, and tooth loss. It further discusses the role of industries like fast food, tobacco, and palm oil in exacerbating both poverty and climate change. The author argues for a more inclusive approach to addressing these issues, one that centers the voices and experiences of those most affected. The article is written by Phil Wilson, an experienced writer and essayist who has contributed to various publications.
- Subjects
MENTAL health personnel; POVERTY; TOOTH loss; COINS; CONVENIENCE foods; URBAN poor
- Publication
CounterPunch, 2023, p1
- ISSN
1086-2323
- Publication type
Article