Here’s what natural disasters reveal about racism and poverty. Whilst many people think that natural disasters are “equal opportunity” catastrophes, the reality is that natural disasters impact different communities in different ways. In particular, events such as Hurricane Dorian highlight the existential threat posed to island developing states, that are largely comprised of people of color, by the ongoing climate emergency.

Worst of all, when I first heard the infamous line “Lizzie Mcguire, you’re an outfit repeater” in the 5th grade, I immediately understood the taboo and vowed to never incur the same tragic and humiliating fate as our on-screen Disney fav.

As our society adapted in the wake of a global pandemic, various lessons emerged about what the COVID-19 response could (and could not) teach us about fighting climate change.