21 Questions
What is the main factor that affects the environmental benefits and risks that people are exposed to?
Where we live in society
What is characteristic of the wealthier part of society in terms of environmental benefits?
They have higher environmental benefits
What is an example of an environmental burden?
A waste facility
Why are disadvantaged populations at risk?
Because they are exposed to more environmental burdens
What is the relationship between poverty and environmental benefits?
Higher poverty areas have fewer environmental benefits
What is an example of an environmental benefit?
A park
What is the main difference between the wealthier part of society and the high poverty part of society?
The wealthier part has more environmental benefits
What is the impact of environmental burdens on disadvantaged populations?
They are more at risk due to environmental burdens
What is a common issue faced by low-income communities in terms of environmental risks?
They have few alternatives in terms of where they work and live
Why are environmental issues often low on the agenda for low-income communities?
They have other pressing issues to deal with
What is an advantage that wealthier populations have in terms of environmental issues?
They have more economic and political power to demand environmental benefits
What is a health problem that is correlated with environmental issues such as pollutants and particles?
Asthma
What is a key aspect of the concept of environmental justice?
Achieving a fair distribution of environmental benefits and burdens
What is a consequence of lacking access to safe recreational facilities?
Higher levels of obesity
Why do wealthier populations tend to have more influence in environmental decision-making?
They have more economic and political power
What is a characteristic of environmental burdens faced by low-income communities?
They are often linked to health problems such as asthma and obesity
What may contribute to environmental issues being low on the agenda for low-income communities?
Higher priority on other pressing issues
What is a key factor in the distribution of environmental benefits and burdens?
Socioeconomic status
What is a consequence of lacking access to affordable grocery and shopping facilities?
Higher likelihood of obesity
What do wealthier populations often have more control over?
All of the above
What is the core concept of environmental justice?
Fair distribution of environmental benefits and burdens
Study Notes
Environmental Benefits and Risks
- Where we live in society plays a huge role in the environmental benefits and risks we're exposed to.
- A spectrum of society can be divided into two parts: a wealthier part and a part that experiences higher poverty and incorporates often disadvantaged racial and minority groups.
Environmental Benefits
- Environmental benefits include green spaces, parks, recreational areas, bike paths, and other green spaces.
- The wealthier part of society has more environmental benefits compared to the high poverty and racial minority part of society.
Environmental Burden
- The high poverty and racial minority part of society gets a lot of environmental burden, which includes waste facilities, manufacturing and factories, energy production, and transportation facilities such as airports.
- These environmental burdens can lead to health problems like asthma and obesity due to exposure to pollutants, particles, and ozones.
Environmental Justice
- The concept of environmental justice looks at a fair distribution of environmental benefits and burdens within society across all groups.
- Currently, there is an unequal distribution of environmental benefits and burdens, with the wealthier population having more benefits and the high poverty and racial minority population having more burdens.
Factors Affecting Environmental Justice
- Disadvantaged populations have limited alternatives in terms of where they work and live, and may have little awareness of environmental risks.
- Wealthier populations are more politically and economically powerful, allowing them to demand environmental beneficial facilities and exclude burdensome ones.
- Wealthier populations are better represented in environmental groups or lobbying groups, enabling them to control laws and regulations to benefit them more.
Environmental Benefits and Risks
- Where we live in society plays a huge role in the environmental benefits and risks we're exposed to.
- A spectrum of society can be divided into two parts: a wealthier part and a part that experiences higher poverty and incorporates often disadvantaged racial and minority groups.
Environmental Benefits
- Environmental benefits include green spaces, parks, recreational areas, bike paths, and other green spaces.
- The wealthier part of society has more environmental benefits compared to the high poverty and racial minority part of society.
Environmental Burden
- The high poverty and racial minority part of society gets a lot of environmental burden, which includes waste facilities, manufacturing and factories, energy production, and transportation facilities such as airports.
- These environmental burdens can lead to health problems like asthma and obesity due to exposure to pollutants, particles, and ozones.
Environmental Justice
- The concept of environmental justice looks at a fair distribution of environmental benefits and burdens within society across all groups.
- Currently, there is an unequal distribution of environmental benefits and burdens, with the wealthier population having more benefits and the high poverty and racial minority population having more burdens.
Factors Affecting Environmental Justice
- Disadvantaged populations have limited alternatives in terms of where they work and live, and may have little awareness of environmental risks.
- Wealthier populations are more politically and economically powerful, allowing them to demand environmental beneficial facilities and exclude burdensome ones.
- Wealthier populations are better represented in environmental groups or lobbying groups, enabling them to control laws and regulations to benefit them more.
This quiz explores the relationship between environmental benefits and risks and socioeconomic factors, including poverty and racial disparities. It delves into how different parts of society are affected by environmental issues.
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