“Throwing everything at the wall”: Fighting Environmental Racism Through a Diversity of Tactics

An interview with Ingrid Waldron by Hannah Tollefson, edited by Rachel Bergman

Abstract

This dynamic interview with Ingrid Waldron explores her efforts to address environmental racism in Nova Scotia. Waldron's work underscores the need for interdisciplinary approaches and the inclusion of community voices in projects to address complex environmental and social issues. Through the ENRICH project, for example, Waldron has spearheaded initiatives ranging from policy advocacy and community capacity building to water testing. The interview, alongside the inspiring examples Waldron provides, emphasizes the importance of community involvement in environmental policy-making and the efforts of groups like the Canadian Coalition for Environmental Justice to promote youth engagement in broader environmental justice initiatives.