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Environmental Justice/Racism
Questions
After watching the videos, please answer the questions:
1. From "Environmental justice, explained": please describe environmental justice/racism.
2. From the previous video and "A Brief History of Environmental Justice": what are the dangers people of color face in their communities? Historically, has the federal government enacted policies that truly help counter the problem of environmental justice? Do you think our government has made things worse?
3. From "How Black Lives Matter and Environmental Justice Are Connected": did Leah feel she was being heard in her college classes, and what was the reaction in the classes about her concerns? Did she feel environment a lists were supporting BIPOC communities during the BLM crisis? What did she do to raise awareness, and what was the reaction?
4. From "Cancer risk in Louisiana town 50X higher than national average": how do you feel about a chemical plant owned by a foreign country emitting pollutants that are significantly raising cancer risks where it is located, and the state and local governments have done nothing? Do you think people can simply move away from the area and the problem?