Discussion Post
Research news articles on environmental justice and summarize what happened in the article, where it happened and who was impacted -give detailed information on the population involved. (100 words). Research and explain what was the response from local leaders (eg. community leaders, political/industry or government). List what are the potential health impacts of the environmental problem discussed in the article (provide detail explainin on the health impacts). List what environmental policy (see environmental policy folder (week 6) for ideas) the environmental justice article is linked to, and explain why. Include a link to the selected news item. Include a photo that highlights the issue raised in the article. Link your response to COURSE CONTENT (such as, reading, vidoes, or websites). Respond to 4 classmates blogposts wherein you provide suggestions on what political leaders could do to solve the problem or achieve environmental justice in the selected community.
Pick a new environmental justice concern that we have not discuss in the course (move away from water, and refinaries).
Task
• Did the student provide a summary with substance explaining details of the event of 100 words?
• Was the response from local political leaders listed and did the student pick a NEW environmental health problem.
• Did the student list what are the potential health impacts of the environmental problem discussed in the article and list the environmental policy the content is connected to, with an explanation of why the connection being made.
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.