Advanced Topics in Environmental Justice

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Explores contemporary issues and objects of Environmental Justice (EJ) concern through case studies, guest speakers, and student presentations. Potential topics include the EJ implications of air pollution, hazardous waste, heat waves, natural disasters, nuclear power, toxic chemicals, urban green space, and water pollution. The course also provides an overview of emerging movements and topics related to EJ, such as climate justice, energy justice, and food justice. Additionally, students will learn about methodologies and web-based tools for analyzing environmental and social injustices associated with specific issues of EJ concern, as well as policy solutions for addressing such injustices.