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.
Module Goals and Objectives
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.
- Review the Slide Presentation for this module.
- Read Chapter 11 in Pressbooks.
- Complete all activities, discussions, and assessments listed below.
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Students mustMark as done
This file shows the Chapter 11 PowerPoint Presentation.
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Students mustMark as done
Please read the textbook chapter on Environmental Justice and complete all included activities.
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