Environmental Racism: A History of Discrimination

Environmental Racism is the term used to describe the disproportionate impact of environmental hazards on marginalized communities, often due to historical and systemic discrimination.

The case of United States v. Chester, decided in 1971, is often cited as the first case to establish the concept of environmental racism in the United States.

Environmental Redlining is the practice of siting polluting facilities in or near marginalized communities, often due to historical and systemic discrimination.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is the federal agency responsible for enforcing environmental laws and regulations in the United States.

The Environmental Justice Movement is a social movement that seeks to address environmental racism and promote environmental justice for marginalized communities.

The Paris Agreement is an international agreement that aims to address climate change and its impacts by limiting global warming to well below 2 degrees Celsius, preferably to 1.5 degrees Celsius, compared to pre-industrial levels.

Climate Injustice is the term used to describe the disproportionate impact of climate change on marginalized communities, often due to historical and systemic discrimination.

The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is the international organization responsible for coordinating global efforts to address climate change.

Urban Forestry is the practice of planting trees in urban areas to improve air quality and reduce the urban heat island effect.

The Clean Water Act is the federal law in the United States that protects wetlands and other aquatic ecosystems.

Energy Conservation is the practice of reducing energy consumption and increasing energy efficiency.

The Montreal Protocol is an international treaty that aims to protect the ozone layer by phasing out the production and consumption of ozone-depleting substances.

Renewable Energy is the practice of using renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power, to generate electricity.

The Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) is the federal law in the United States that regulates the disposal of hazardous waste.

Climate Mitigation is the practice of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to mitigate climate change.