environmental raciscm

The Non-ethical Practice of Environmental Racism To begin with, a definition of environmental justice is necessary. Environmental Justice demands that public policy be based on mutual respect and justice for all peoples, free from any form of discrimination or bias. Furthermore, Environmental Justice also affirms the right of all workers to a safe and healthy work environment without being forced to choose between an unsafe livelihood and unemployment. Environmental racism is the social injustice represented …

…bert D. 1993. "Anatomy of Environmental Racism and the Environmental Justice Movement," Confronting Environmental Racism: Voices from the Grassroots. R. Bullard, ed. Boston: South End Press Dear, Michael. 1992. "Understanding and Overcoming the NIMBY Syndrome," Journal of the American Planning Association, (summer): 28. Goldfarb, Theodore D. Taking Sides: Clashing Views on Controversial Environmental Issues. 7th ed., Conn.: Dushkin/McGraw-Hill, 1997. Kaufman, Jerome L. 1980. "Land Planning in an Ethical Perspective," Journal of Soil and Water Conservation. November-December: 258 www.envirolink.o