Discussion Post: Sociology
The Environmental Protection Agency defines environmental justice this way: "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" (Department of Environmental & Occupational Health Science).
Task
Respond to the following:
Consider a situation of environmental justice that you've experienced firsthand or know about in your community or elsewhere. Describe what makes this an issue of environmental justice. Address the specific impacts and the populations that bear the greatest burden(s).
The response must include a reference list. One-inch margins, double-space, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.