Environmental Racism and the Path to Climate Justice

Total Credit Hours:
2 Hours

Environmental racism affects marginalized communities and the importance of pursuing climate justice as a means to address these disparities. Consider how certain communities are disproportionately exposed to environmental hazards and have less access to resources for mitigation and adaptation. In your opinion, what steps should be taken to ensure that all communities have equal protection from environmental risks? How can policies be crafted to promote environmental justice? What role does community involvement play in addressing these issues?

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