In a world full of environmental havoc, climate change, and neglectful business practices, we must consider who is put at most risk. And, when we figure that out, how do we begin to lessen that risk? This is the premise of environmental justice— that everyone should be equally protected from environmental hazards and should have an equal voice in environmental decision-making. That means every race, every age, every income bracket. Everyone.
So with that being said, what would environmental injustice be? Environmental injustice can include things like disproportionate land use, such as placing landfills and other undesirable structures in areas with a majority low income or minority population. This increases the health risks posed to such vulnerable populations, and leaves them with little-to-no way to efficiently deal with the effects of this pollution.
My hope is that eventually, everyone will have the ability to have their voice heard in environmental matters. That the government will listen to their cries and that their voices will change the laws that once targeted them.
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While this was a fairly brief introduction to environmental justice, I will be posting more articles describing certain aspects of environmental justice. From its impact on children’s health, to how it ties in with racism, to popular cases in the United States and around the world.
If you’d like to learn more about environmental justice and other environmental issues, please check out my Global Health Phenomenons Instagram page @sciencegphphenomena and TikTok @globalhealthphenomenons , where I post educational videos about global health and people’s proposed solutions which address health issues on small-to-large scales.
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