EJ 101
This term refers to the fair treatment of all people regardless of race, income, or ethnicity in environmental policies.
What is environmental justice?
This field of public health focuses on how the natural and built environment affects human health and well-being.
What is environmental health?
Where can you go to discuss environmental problems?
What is Black Soil?
This NC city is considered the birthplace of the environmental justice movement.
What is Warren County?
This principle ensures all people receive fair treatment and access to a clean and healthy environment, regardless of race, income, or zip code.
What is environmental equity?
True or false: The library has books on environmental problems.
What is true?
This heavy metal was discovered in the soil of East Durham parks.
What is lead?
Environmental justice, environmental health, and environmental equity are all closely related and work together to address how environmental issues impact different communities.
What is true?
Name three types of environmental advocacy that individuals or organizations use to create change in their communities.
What are community organizing, policy advocacy, and environmental education?
True or False: Environmental justice is only concerned with pollution.
What is false?
Please give an example of an environmental health problem.
What is air pollution, contaminated water, and exposure to hazardous chemicals?
This simple daily habit, like using reusable bags, reducing water usage, and switching to energy-efficient bulbs, can significantly reduce your environmental footprint.
What are sustainable habits (or eco-friendly habits)?
This social concept links race, poverty, and proximity to environmental hazards.
What is environmental racism?
This practice denied loans and investments to neighborhoods, often leading to decades of environmental neglect.
What is redlining?
This term describes when people are meaningfully involved in environmental decision-making.
What is public participation (or civic engagement)?