Did you know that toxic waste facilities are often located in or near low-income and minority neighborhoods and that this is not a coincidence? Did you know that the resulting health outcomes are unequal? Were you aware that countries most impacted by climate change are the ones that contribute least to greenhouse gas emissions? In this environmental justice course, we will explore how race, gender, age, socioeconomic class, and systems of oppression shape how societies conceive of and address environmental challenges. Throughout the course, we will share stories about successful community actions and inspirational examples of diverse leadership on environmental (in)justice issues.
