Environmental Justice and Equity: Addressing Disproportionate Impacts
Description: Environmental Justice and Equity: Addressing Disproportionate Impacts | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
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Tags: environmental justice equity disproportionate impacts environmental racism |
What is the term used to describe the unfair distribution of environmental burdens to certain communities, often based on race or socioeconomic status?
Which U.S. President signed the Executive Order 12898, which directed federal agencies to address environmental justice concerns?
What is the term used to describe the process of involving communities in environmental decision-making and ensuring their concerns are considered?
Which international agreement recognized the importance of environmental justice and called for the promotion of equity in environmental protection?
What is the term used to describe the disproportionate impact of climate change on vulnerable communities, often due to systemic inequalities and lack of resources?
Which U.S. federal agency is responsible for enforcing environmental laws and regulations, including those related to environmental justice?
What is the term used to describe the practice of siting polluting industries or other hazardous facilities in or near minority and low-income communities?
Which U.S. civil rights leader was instrumental in raising awareness about environmental justice issues and advocating for the rights of marginalized communities?
What is the term used to describe the process of cleaning up and revitalizing polluted or degraded areas, often with the goal of promoting environmental justice and community well-being?
Which international environmental agreement specifically addresses the issue of hazardous waste and its transboundary movement?
What is the term used to describe the disproportionate exposure of certain communities to environmental hazards, such as air pollution, water contamination, or toxic waste, due to systemic inequalities and lack of resources?
Which U.S. federal law prohibits discrimination based on race, color, national origin, or income in the implementation of environmental programs and activities?
What is the term used to describe the practice of involving local communities in environmental decision-making and ensuring their input is considered in the planning and implementation of projects?
Which international environmental agreement aims to reduce and eliminate the production and use of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) due to their harmful effects on human health and the environment?
What is the term used to describe the process of assessing the potential environmental and social impacts of a proposed project or policy before it is implemented?