7 Critical Implementation Elements and Attributes
7.1 Environmental Justice
The concept of environmental justice came to the forefront and took form in the 1980s, resulting from the pollutants companies released into the environment across the country. These pollutant events were discovered primarily in low-income and disadvantaged areas where people lived and worked. Environmental justice is defined by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as ‘the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income, with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies.’ The goal of the EPA is that all people are provided the same degree ...
