The sustainability myth: Environmental gentrification and the politics of justice.

Melissa Checker's book, "The Sustainability Myth," explores the activism of neighborhood organizations in New York City that fight against environmental injustice and racism. The book focuses on the efforts of Black women-led organizations to bring investments and justice to low- and middle-income communities of color. Checker examines the concept of "sustainability" and how it is used by white-dominated organizations and agencies to promote economic growth and city beautification, often at the expense of marginalized communities. The book also discusses the processes of "green gentrification," "industrial gentrification," and "brown gentrification," and how they contribute to the displacement of low-income residents. Checker's work sheds light on the power dynamics of urban planning and the need for caution when using sustainability discourses in urban and environmental policy. [Extracted from the article]