Module 11: Environmental Justice
Section outline
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As the closing chapter of this textbook, it is imperative to discuss the social and economic impacts related to the covered environmental topics in chapters 1–10. This section defines environmental justice and the need for implementing it in all spaces. This section also highlights case studies demonstrating environmental inequities. (Image Source: Ivan Radic licensed CC BY 2.0)
Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:
- Explain the significance of environmental justice in the context of environmental science.
- Define environmental ethics and how communities are affected in decision-making.
- Differentiate between the environmental worldviews.
- Explain significant incidents of environmental injustice (i.e., environmental racism).
- Explain the interconnectedness of social, economic, and environmental factors relating to environmental justice.
To achieve these objectives:
- Read the Module 11 Introduction.
- Read Chapter 11 in Pressbooks.
- Complete the Chapter 11 Focused Reading Quiz.
- Complete the assignment and discussion questions.
Module Pressbooks Resources and Activities
You will find the following resources and activities in this module at the Pressbooks website. Click on the links below to access or complete each item.
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