Chapter 3 Flashcards
Climate justice
Climate justice aims to address the unequal impacts of climate change, emphasizing the need for equitable protection from environmental hazards and the inclusion of all people in decision-making processes.
Procedural equity
Procedural equity focuses on applying regulations and enforcement in a non-discriminatory manner, ensuring equal treatment in environmental decision-making processes.
Geographic equity
Geographic equity aims to equally distribute hazardous waste sites among communities, emphasizing the need for fair spatial configurations and locations of environmental burdens.
Regulations and enforcement
The enforcement of environmental laws and regulations is a critical issue, with differences in approaches between regions like Europe and the United States, impacting how chemicals and waste are managed.
Racism and environmental racism
Racism involves the use of power to isolate and exploit others based on race, while environmental racism refers to the disproportionate environmental burdens imposed on groups due to their racial or ethnic status.
Social equity
Social equity considers factors like race, ethnicity, class, and power in environmental decision-making, striving for fairness and balance of power among different groups.
Preventing extinction of cultures
Climate justice advocates for preventing the extinction of cultures and biodiversity due to climate change impacts, recognizing the importance of preserving diverse cultures and ecosystems.
Environmental justice
Environmental justice advocates for the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people in the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regardless of race, color, national origin, or income.
Inequality and inequity
Inequality refers to uneven distribution of opportunities, while inequity represents unfairness that leads to inequality, highlighting the need for environmental equity and fair distribution of benefits.
Superfund sites
Superfund sites, often located in rural or poorer areas, are places where hazardous waste is disposed of, highlighting the unequal burden these communities face in dealing with environmental hazards.
What is the significance of the Bali Principles of Climate justice
The Bali Principles define climate change as a human rights issue and provide goals for climate scientists and social scientists to work towards a more equitable adaptation to climate change.
Define environmental racism according to the text.
Environmental racism is the imposition of disproportionate environmental burdens on certain racial or ethnic groups, often coupled with the exclusion of these groups from environmental policy-making.
What is the definition of environmental justice?
Environmental justice is the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income, with respect to environmental laws, regulations, and policies.
What is the difference between inequality and inequity as explained in the text?
Inequality refers to uneven distribution and opportunity, while inequity is the unfairness or inability to achieve equality due to unequal circumstances.
What does climate justice aim to achieve according to the text?
Climate justice aims to ensure equitable protection from climate impacts for all individuals, regardless of their background, and the inclusion of all people in climate change solutions.
