GEOG 1001 Chapter : Geo 1001 Extra Credit
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Environmental justice is the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income with respect the development, implementation and enforcement of environmental laws, regulation, and policies (envirionmental justice, basic information). In other words, no matter what your race, ethnicity, gender, or social class, as a human you have the right to share the benefits and burdens of environmental health. In many ways, environmental justice is described through examples of environmental injustice; therefore what environmental justice truly means can depend on the place, time, and perspective of potential environmental risks. Some examples of environmental are unequal siting of landfills, unequal siting of polluting industries, exposure to toxicants on the job, and disparate access to recreational space. In order to combat environmental injustices, the creation of environmental. Atlas"s helps chart the global battles against land grabs, deforestation, pollution, and other environmental issues.
