Principles of Environmental Justice
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What fundamental right is emphasized by Environmental Justice in terms of environmental issues?

  • Right to destructive industrial practices
  • Right to political and economic corruption
  • Right to unrestricted land exploitation
  • Right to environmental self-determination (correct)

    • Which of the following is a demand of Environmental Justice?

  • Increase in hazardous waste production
  • Cessation of toxin and radioactive material production (correct)
  • Promotion of military operations
  • Minimization of community involvement

    • What does Environmental Justice advocate regarding informed consent?

  • Strict enforcement of informed consent principles is required (correct)
  • Informed consent is unnecessary
  • Informed consent applies only to wealthy communities
  • Informed consent should be loosely enforced

    • Which activity does Environmental Justice explicitly oppose?

    <p>Testing of experimental procedures on diverse populations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Environmental Justice view the role of individuals?

    <p>Individuals must make conscious choices to reduce resource consumption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the stance of Environmental Justice on multi-national corporations?

    <p>Opposed to their destructive operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What educational approach does Environmental Justice demand for future generations?

    <p>Education emphasizing social and environmental issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What right does Environmental Justice assert for workers?

    <p>Right to a safe and healthy work environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Environmental Justice affirm regarding the Earth?

    <p>It has sacredness and ecological unity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which principle addresses the relationship of Native Peoples to the U.S. government?

    <p>Environmental Justice recognizes a special legal and natural relationship.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a demand of Environmental Justice regarding public policy?

    <p>It must be based on mutual respect and justice for all peoples.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Environmental Justice mandate regarding land use?

    <p>It encourages responsible and balanced use of land.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Environmental Justice perceive governmental acts of environmental injustice?

    <p>As violations of international law.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What focus does Environmental Justice have regarding urban and rural policies?

    <p>To ensure balance with nature and honor community integrity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Environmental Justice seek to promote concerning economic alternatives?

    <p>Environmentally safe livelihoods.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has environmental injustice been linked to in the context of colonization?

    <p>Genocide of peoples and destruction of lands.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is affirmed by Environmental Justice in relation to Mother Earth?

    <p>Her sacredness and ecological unity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which principle emphasizes non-discrimination in public policy according to Environmental Justice?

    <p>The commitment to mutual respect and justice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best represents the Environmental Justice perspective on economic alternatives?

    <p>Advocacy for environmentally safe livelihoods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Environmental Justice state about ecological policies?

    <p>They must honor cultural integrity and provide access to resources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Environmental Justice, how should the relationship of Native Peoples to the U.S. government be recognized?

    <p>By affirming treaties and self-determination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Environmental Justice consider a violation of international law?

    <p>Governmental acts of environmental injustice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect does Environmental Justice demand for public policy formulation?

    <p>Political accountability and justice for marginalized groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the underlying premise of the principles addressed by Environmental Justice?

    <p>Healing and sustainability are interconnected</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Environmental Justice demand regarding the producers of toxic materials?

    <p>They must be held accountable for detoxification.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following actions does Environmental Justice oppose?

    <p>Destructive operations of multi-national corporations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of education does Environmental Justice advocate for future generations?

    <p>Social and environmental issues based on diverse cultural experiences.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does Environmental Justice perceive the production of hazardous wastes?

    <p>As a practice that should be completely ceased.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which principle does Environmental Justice emphasize concerning individual roles?

    <p>To make conscious choices that minimize resource consumption.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Environmental Justice state regarding military occupation?

    <p>It opposes military occupation and exploitation of cultures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is emphasized by Environmental Justice regarding informed consent?

    <p>It must be strictly enforced for experimental procedures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What fundamental right does Environmental Justice affirm for all peoples?

    <p>The right to political, economic, cultural, and environmental self-determination.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Principles of Environmental Justice

    • Affirms the sacredness of Mother Earth, ecological unity, and the interdependence of all species. Protects the right to be free from ecological destruction.
    • Demands public policy based on mutual respect and justice for all, free from discrimination.
    • Mandates the right to ethical and balanced use of land and renewable resources for a sustainable planet.
    • Calls for universal protection from nuclear testing, toxic waste, and poisons.
    • Affirms the fundamental right to political, economic, cultural, and environmental self-determination.
    • Demands cessation of toxin production and accountability of producers.
    • Demands the right to participate in decision-making processes about environmental issues.
    • Protects workers' right to safe and healthy workplaces.
    • Protects the right of victims of environmental injustice to receive compensation, reparations, and quality healthcare.
    • Considers government actions causing environmental injustice as a violation of international law and human rights.
    • Recognizes a special relationship between Native Peoples and the US, upholding treaties, agreements, and covenants, affirming sovereignty.
    • Affirms the need to clean up and rebuild communities, honoring culture and ensuring fair access to resources.
    • Demands strict enforcement of principles of informed consent for medical and reproductive procedures.
    • Opposes destructive operations of multinational corporations.
    • Opposes military occupation and exploitation of resources and cultures.
    • Calls for educating future generations about environmental and social issues within cultural contexts.
    • Requires individuals to reduce consumption and waste for environmental health.

    Additional Information

    • The document was adopted at a Summit in Washington DC in 1991.
    • It served as a foundational document for the environmental justice movement.

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    This quiz explores the key principles of environmental justice, emphasizing the sacredness of Mother Earth and the interdependence of all species. It highlights the rights to a healthy environment, ethical resource use, and equitable participation in decision-making processes. Engage with policies aimed at achieving sustainability and justice for all.

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