The Meaning of Environmental Justice and Practices in Education
Abstract
Environmental justice is the fair treatment and meaningful participation of all people, regardless of income, race, color, or national origin, in agency decision-making and other federal activities that affect human health and the environment, so that people are adequately protected from disproportionate adverse impacts and harms to human health and the environment, have equitable access to a healthy, sustainable, and resilient environment, and engage in cultural and Livelihood activities.Environmental justice education programs help youth understand the issues in their communities, help youth research environmental justice in history, discover themes of injustice; learn more about innovative solutions to environmental problems, and develop an action plan for their community.
Keywords
Environmental Justice; Environmental Justice Program; Environment Education
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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18686/ahe.v8i5.13445
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