In New Jersey, many women work in industries vulnerable to climate change, such as agriculture and fisheries.
for the number of women in poverty with 11.9% compared to 10.6% of men who work in New Jersey.
Furthermore, the expectations and pressures placed upon women to act as caregivers in daily life grow with the threat of climate-induced emergencies, as women are expected to provide for family or community members, further incapacitating them from participating in a more climate-resilient work field.
Another critical step in creating a more feminist approach to climate policy is investing in programs andthat teach women and communities how to live sustainably or prepare more keenly for climate-caused disasters.
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