Introduction to Environmental Justice

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Environmental Justice

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SubjectEnvironmental Justice

This teacher guide is designed for higher education settings and offers an introductory lesson on Environmental Justice (EJ) covering its principles, historical origins, and contemporary relevance. The lesson aims to engage students in critical discussions about environmental hazards faced by various communities and encourages them to reflect on their observations of environmental conditions in different neighborhoods. Key concepts such as environmental racism, distributive justice, and procedural justice are outlined, along with the importance of stakeholder perspectives from community activists to corporations. The material includes interactive prompts, group activities for analyzing case studies, and an exit reflection for students to articulate their understanding of environmental justice and its implications in today’s society.