Environmental Justice: Rights, Voice, and Fairness

"At its core, and since its origins, environmental justice is about protecting people from pollution and harm." — Commission for Environmental Cooperation[[cite:1]]
"No group of people should bear a disproportionate share of the negative environmental consequences." — U.S. Environmental Protection Agency[[cite:2]]
"The public’s contribution can influence the regulatory agency’s decision." — U.S. Environmental Protection Agency[[cite:3]]
"Environmental Justice demands the right to participate as equal partners at every level of decision-making." — Delegates to the First National People of Color Environmental Leadership Summit[[cite:4]]
"Fair access for all to the full range of resources." — Delegates to the First National People of Color Environmental Leadership Summit[[cite:5]]

Environmental Justice: Rights, Voice, and Fairness

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