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Environmental Racism/Injustice (ER)

Environmental Racism/Injustice (ER). The disproportionate impact of environmental hazards on communities of color or low socio-economic status. Refers to the unequal protection against toxic waste exposure.

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Environmental Racism/Injustice (ER)

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  1. Environmental Racism/Injustice (ER) • The disproportionate impact of environmental hazards on communities of color or low socio-economic status. • Refers to the unequal protection against toxic waste exposure. • Refers to the exclusion of these communities from environmental decisions affecting their comminutes. Reference: Bryant, B. (1995). Environmental Justice: Issues, Policies, and Solutions. Covelo: Island Press.

  2. Environmental Inequity (EQ) • Refers to the unequal protection of environmental policies, laws or regulations. Reference: Bryant, B. (1995). Environmental Justice: Issues, Policies, and Solutions. Covelo: Island Press. Laws should be enforced equally to ensure proper siting, clean-up of hazardous wastes, and effective regulation regardless of racial and economic composition of the community in question.

  3. Environmental Justice (EJ) • Focuses on improving the overall quality of life for communities of color and/or low socio-economic status. • Refers to cultural norms and values, rules, behaviors, policies, and decisions to support sustainable communities. • A sustainable community is one in which people can interact with confidence that their community is safe, nurturing, and productive. • EJ is served when people can realize and achieve their highest potential, and the cultural diversity is respected. Reference: Bryant, B. (1995). Environmental Justice: Issues, Policies, and Solutions. Covelo: Island Press.

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