What is Environmental Justice?
The EJ movement is a global coalition of concerned peoples that are united in the belief that all people are entitled to the same degree of protection from environmental and health hazards and deserve equal access to the decision-making process to have a healthy environment in which to live, learn, and work
The EPA defines Environmental Justice (EJ) as 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.
Simply put, it is the work of keeping communities healthy and safe from industries that pollute the environment around them.
According the NAACP, the communities that are most adversely affected tend to live in low-income neighborhoods of color.
This tool developed by the EPA maps environmental justice issues across the nation
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