Environmental Justice
Examining the geographic disparities in environmental burdens and benefits, particularly for marginalized communities.
Key Questions
- Analyze how environmental hazards are disproportionately located in marginalized communities.
- Explain the concept of environmental racism with geographic examples.
- Design policy interventions to promote environmental justice in urban areas.
Common Core State Standards
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