Environmental Justice
What is Environmental Justice?
The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, culture, national origin, income, and educational levels with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of protective environmental laws, regulations, and policies. (EPA)
What is an invasive species?
1) non-native (or alien) to the ecosystem under consideration and,
2) whose introduction causes or is likely to cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health.
(USDA)
Name one way that AI development can go against Environmental Justice.
Free Response
Name 2 examples of ways you or others can uphold environmental justice.
Free Answer
Name a native animal and/or plant in Hawaii
Free answer (if its right 👀)
What power based system do AI models mostly depend on to run?
Fossil-Fuel based power
In 2022, __% of those living within 1 mi of hazardous waste sites targeted for EPA cleanup were people of color.
50%
(UMICH)
How can YOU prevent the spread of invasive species?
Verify that any plants you buy are non-invasive, clean your shoes before a hike, don't pack items that could carry pests when traveling, volunteer in local areas to clean up invasives and plant native ones, etc.
What 3 Big tech Companies have spent the most in lobbying in the US in 2025?
1. Meta ($5.8 Mil)
2. Amazon ($4.4 Mil)
3. Google ($3.6 Mil)
Name 2-3 countries that have implemented Rights of Nature. (Granting legal personhood rights to natural entities)
Ecuador, Bolivia, Panama, Aotearoa, Columbia, Australia, USA, Bangladesh, India, Uganda, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, Spain, Northern Ireland, and Ireland.
Which is NOT invasive in Hawaii?
Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle, Strawberry Guava, Coqui Frogs, or the Silversword Plant?
The Silversword, or ʻĀhinahina, the Hawaiian Silversword, is an endangered species only found in Hawaii
How much more electricity does a ChatGPT prompt use compared to a google search?
(UNEP)
What office was recently eliminated in the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) due to President Trumps Executive Orders?
The Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights
What percentage of the total endangered and threatened plant species in the US does Hawaii claim?
44%
(DLNR)
Which country does global AI infrastructure consume 6x more water than?
Denmark, a population of 6 million
(UNEP)