Title: What is Environmental Justice?
Course: GG 22/23 Leuphana-Copy > Section: 2.6 Environmental // Justice

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines Environmental Justice 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."

1. What does the EPA mean by "fair treatment" and "meaningful involvement"? Have a look at the website below and post your answer in the FORUM: Discussing Environmental (In)Justice. Do not copy/ paste the answer directly from the website. Try to understand the text and write your answer in your own words.

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EPA: Learn About Environmental Justice

2. Watch the following video and answer the questions below:

© Source: Grist - A non-profit, independent news website focusing on climate change issues.
- How is environmental justice defined in the video? Does this definition differ from the EPA's definition? Justify your answer.
- According to the video, what causes environmental injustice? List the different causes in the FORUM: Discussing Environmental (In)Justice and explain which one, in your opinion, is the most important cause.