To go back to the original question, what then is worth protecting? Spaces that are habited by marginalised communities are often seen as ‘empty:’ so they do not receive funds required for the community to prosper, but they can be taken over by the State or any other powerful actor to be used for their own benefit outside of the habiting community (Mckittrick, 2011). In the face of such circumstances, marginalised communities are not powerless, as evidenced by a variety of grassroots movements. Moving forward, the climate justice movement needs more grassroot efforts that question existing structures of power along with seeking to stop climate change. These are not distinct in the search for a good space for all to live, work and play. ◼︎