Environmental Justice and Community Impact

The video discusses how societal roles influence environmental benefits and risks, highlighting disparities between wealthier and poorer communities. It explains how disadvantaged groups face more environmental burdens and fewer benefits, leading to health issues like asthma and obesity. The concept of environmental justice is introduced, emphasizing the need for fair distribution of environmental benefits and burdens. The video concludes with a call for action to address these inequalities.

How does societal position influence exposure to environmental benefits and risks?

• It has no influence.

• It plays a significant role.

• It only affects environmental risks.

• It only affects environmental benefits.

What is a common characteristic of areas with high poverty and racial minorities?

• They have better air quality.

• They have more recreational areas.

• They have fewer environmental benefits.

• They have more green spaces.

Which of the following is considered an environmental burden?

• Bike paths

• Waste facilities

• Parks

• Recreational areas

What advantage do wealthier communities have over poorer ones?

• Fewer green spaces

• More environmental burdens

• Less political influence

• More economic power

What is the main focus of environmental justice?

• Increasing environmental burdens

• Increasing political power

• Fair distribution of environmental benefits and burdens

• Reducing green spaces

Which group is more likely to have health problems related to environmental issues?

• Politically powerful groups

• High poverty and racial minority groups

• Wealthier communities

• Economically powerful groups

What is a potential consequence of lacking access to safe recreational facilities?

• Decreased obesity rates

• Increased obesity rates

• Decreased pollution levels

• Increased asthma rates

How can wealthier communities influence environmental distribution?

• By demanding burdensome facilities be placed near them

• By reducing their economic power

• By increasing environmental burdens

• By controlling laws and regulations

What is a characteristic of disadvantaged populations in terms of environmental awareness?

• Complete control over environmental laws

• No awareness of risks

• Little awareness of risks

• High awareness of risks

What is a key factor in the fair distribution of environmental benefits?

• Economic inequality

• Increased pollution

• Political power

• Environmental justice