Digital Environmental Injustice: How Technology can Perpetuate Environmental Inequality

Digital Environmental Injustice: How Technology can Perpetuate Environmental Inequality in Minority Communities

Published Online: June 18, 2025

Written by: Calvin Lakhan

"Every week, another municipality announces its "digital transformation" initiative. Apps for waste collection. Online-only program registration. QR codes replacing printed information. It sounds like progress—until you see who gets left behind.

The Hidden Digital Divide in Environmental Programs
Municipal environmental communication strategies increasingly rely on digital platforms, driven by promises of efficiency and cost reduction. However, our latest research examining communication barriers among 815 first-generation immigrants across the Greater Toronto Area reveals a troubling reality: digital-first strategies may be systematically excluding the communities that need environmental programs most. ..."

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