The relationship between the COVID-19 pandemic and environmental attitudes and what this means for environmental justice
Abstract
Section titled “Abstract”Paper summary generated by OpenAI: This paper investigates the relationship between the COVID-19 pandemic and environmental attitudes in South Africa, focusing on implications for environmental justice. By comparing data from two studies conducted in 2016 and 2021, the authors assess shifts in the prioritization of green environmental issues amidst the pandemic. The findings reveal that, despite the zoonotic origins of COVID-19, there were minimal changes in the ranking of environmental concerns among participants. The study suggests that leveraging social and economic issues could enhance mobilization for environmental justice in the context of ongoing climate challenges.