4/24/24- Lead Discussion Case

According to Bullard, who often bears the burnt/impact of pollution and environmental problems?

• Wealthy communities

• Minority communities, especially those with people of color or low-income families

• Rural areas

• White communities

What does Bullard emphasize as the fundamental principle of environmental justice?

• Protecting only wealthy communities

• Ensuring fairness in environmental decisions

• Ignoring pollution in minority neighborhoods

• Providing special treatment to polluters

What is the focus of the EPA program discussed in EPA 2?

• Encouraging STEM education among minority communities

• Promoting environmental conservation in rural areas

• Training engineers for industrial development projects

• Supporting arts education in inner-city schools

What does Bullard suggest should be the approach to dealing with environmental harm?

• Wait until people are already hurt

• Ignore the evidence and statistics

• Make polluters responsible for proving they're not causing harm

• Avoid helping affected communities

What area is the EPA 2 and its partners working to improve, focusing on making the water cleaner and healthier for the community near Lake Superior?

• Mississippi River estuary

• St. Louis River estuary

• Hudson River estuary

• Colorado River estuary

According to the EPA's program, what is the primary goal of collaborating with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)?

• Promoting sports programs

• Encouraging entrepreneurship

• Fostering diversity in STEM fields

• Advocating for political activism

12. From the perspective of environmental justice, discuss the importance of community involvement in decision-making processes regarding pollution and environmental policies ?

• It helps make sure everyone's ideas are heard

• People can make sure decisions are fair for everyone

• Communities can share their needs and make better rules

• All of the above