Why Climate Change is Unjust

What was a significant feature of the 2017 Atlantic hurricane season?

• It was the least active season in recent history.

• It only affected the southern hemisphere.

• It had the highest number of hurricanes ever recorded.

• It included six hurricanes with winds over 110 miles per hour.

What is the main idea behind environmental justice?

• Only wealthy communities should be protected from pollution.

• Communities should not face more environmental harm due to their race or income.

• All communities should have equal access to natural resources.

• Environmental laws should be the same worldwide.

Which of the following is an example of environmental disparity in the US?

• Equal distribution of resources after natural disasters.

• Debris from Hurricane Maria being dumped near low-income communities.

• All communities receiving the same level of government aid.

• Hurricanes only affecting wealthy neighborhoods.

What was a key action taken by President George H.W. Bush regarding environmental justice?

• He abolished the Office of Environmental Justice.

• He founded the Office of Environmental Justice within the EPA.

• He signed an executive order to ignore environmental justice.

• He increased funding for all communities equally.

What challenge did the Obama administration face in strengthening environmental justice protections?

• They filed no bills to strengthen protections.

• They focused solely on international environmental issues.

• They faced opposition from the Senate and House.

• They filed numerous bills that were all passed.