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Would implementing environmental practices be more effective on a local or federal level
Local
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Name an example of an environmental injustice in Oregon
Native Americans request for cleaner water being ignored… Poor working conditions for farmers…
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What do we call a low-income and/or minority population?
Targeted Populations
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Should there be one federal standard for all states?
Personal opinion
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What is the environmental Justice “Mantra” according to the article?
“We speak for ourselves”
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What is Environmental Justice
Environmental Justice is the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies.
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Which 2 governors mentioned in the article helped to kick start environmental justice practices?
Roberts and Kitzhaber
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Whites receiving a better education/ more opportunities (Jobs) is an example of…
Environmental Racism
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Who does Environmental Justice target?
Low-income communities, families, and races.
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What is an example of an environmental injustice in one of our previous reading responses?
Sending E-waste to Third-World Countries
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How many members does our environmental task force have?
12
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How should we define disproportionate?
predominately borne by a minority population and/or low income population
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What are the 3 types of federalism mentioned in the article?
Delegated federal authority, Cooperative federalism, and Federal Preemption
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How often does the environmental task force submit its report?
Once a year
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Can we ask people if they are minority or low income?
yes; in fact, Title VI regulations and FHWA Order require this
information to be collected. |