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The EJ movement is an inter-generational, multi-racial and international movement that promotes environmental, economic and social justice by recognizing the direct link between economic, environmental and health issues and demanding a safe, clean community and workplace environment.
The environmental justice framework rests on developing tools and strategies to eliminate unfair, unjust, and inequitable conditions and decisions. The framework also attempts to uncover the underlying assumptions that may contribute to and produce differential exposure and unequal protection.
The environmental justice movement was a grassroots movement that fought against environmental injustice. Two groups showed up to protest this, One for civil rights, and the other was for earth day/environmental protection.
‘Environmental justice’ is used here to include aspects of social justice – although sometimes social and environmental goals may be in conflict. Access to environmental benefits and services in socially and/or economically disadvantaged areas. Restoration of contaminated and industrial land.
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Environmental justice issues and examples include inadequate access to healthy food, inadequate transportation, air and water pollution, and unsafe homes.
Environmental justice is the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income, with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies.
True environmental justice refers to redistributing decision-making power back to vulnerable communities that are systemically impacted by environmental racism.
The environmental justice movement emerged in the late 1980s when a blistering report exposed massive disparities in the burden of environmental degradation and pollution facing minority and low-income communities.
The movement in the United States began in the late 19th century, out of concerns for protecting the natural resources of the West, with individuals such as John Muir and Henry David Thoreau making key philosophical contributions.
Turning off unneeded lights, using less water, or even carpooling are all easy ways to save resources. Reusing old items, or donating them to charity, will also help the environment. Recycling is another way to cut down on the waste we produce, which will in turn cut down pollution and help the environment.
Of course not! I think it is everyone’s responsibility to protect the environment. Sure, the government has the power to enact laws and craft policies but how good is the law if nobody respects it. We simply could not go on with our lives throwing our wastes irresponsibly and expect the government to just clean it up.
You can take action to protect the environment by recycling, reusing, and composting; making better transport choices; reducing your electricity usage; buying local; donating to conservation groups; and avoiding toxic chemicals. You can also get involved in politics.
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Cleaning the environment reverses pollution effects. Healthy living; failing to keep the environment clean paves way for pollutants and toxins that have harmful effects to your health. Biodiversity; keeping the environment clean ensures members of the ecosystem have habitats to thrive.