Environmental justice
Environmental Justice: The fair treatment for people of all races, cultures, and incomes, regarding the development of environmental laws, regulations, and policies. (As defined by the EPA).
Definition, brief history and links
Overview and better definition.
Scorecard allows you to look at EJ issues in any county
Majora Carter
Recent recipient of the McArthur "Genius Grant," Cater is reclaiming the South Bronx, an eco "sacrifice zone."
[http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/view/id/53 an amazing talk at TED conference in Monterey
Van Jones
Oakland Activist
Beyond Eco-Apatheid also in course reader
short video interview by Mark Hertsgaard
"Unbearable Whiteness of Green"
[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/van-jones/green-jobs-act-of-2007_b_58796.html?view=print
recent article on jobs bill]
