LAWE 691

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This seminar explores the historical context of the environmental justice movement with a focus on the role of activists and other community stakeholders who introduced the topic into mainstream public discourse, helping to shape the laws and policies of today. Students will: (1) analyze issues related to equitable distribution of resources and consider the intersections of environmental law, housing law, and property and (2) grapple with how to define environmental justice and will consider how climate change exacerbates environmental justice concerns. Students will also refine their skills in written and oral communication while in a space that enables collaborative dialogue.