Environmental Justice - Hill, Pamela

Environmental Justice Recognizes That Environmental Benefits And Burdens Should Be Distributed Fairly, And That The People Making Policy Decisions Should Incorporate The Views Of Those Most Often Harmed: People Of Color, Indigenous Populations, Low-income Communities, And Those Who Are Underserved And Disenfranchised For Other Reasons Such As Age, Gender, Or Disability. It Encompasses Not Only Traditional Environmental Issues Like Clean Air And Clean Water, But Also Social Issues Such As Employment, Nutrition, And Access To Health Care. Although Environmental Justice Is A Relatively Recent Concept, It Has Become A Focus Of Governmental Environmental Policy, Un Actions, And The Activities Of Many Nongovernmental Environmental Organizations.