Episode 41: Housing Policy is Environmental Policy with Dr. Sabrina Johnson

Opportunity Starts at Home

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Sabrina Johnson, Senior Housing Policy Advocate at the Natural Resources Defense Council. Dr. Johnson discusses the work of the Natural Resources Defense Council, the history of the environmental justice movement, the intersection of environmental justice and housing justice, the impact of environmental racism on communities of color, the impact of climate change, and ways to take action though advancing policy solutions. Dr. Johnson takes a deep dive into our recently released issue brief entitled, “Housing Policy is Environmental Policy: The Complementary Aims of Fair Housing and Environmental Justice.” Read the article at: https://www.opportunityhome.org/resources/housing-policy-is-environmental-policy-the-complementary-aims-of-fair-housing-and-environmental-justice/