Environmental Justice
Coursera
Studies of the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries demonstrated persistent trends in the US: race, income, and other factors predispose marginalized communities to higher toxic waste exposure and poorer quality of air, water, housing, and recreational spaces. In âEnvironmental Justice,â youâll learn how these burdens have individual, interpersonal, and intergenerational effects and how environmental justice has helped mitigate these inequities In this course, youâll learn about the historical events that have helped shape the environmental justice movements of today, and legislative victories, like the removal of lead from automotive fuels and the establishment of mandates within the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. In addition to previous successes, this course will explore current work emerging in the field of environmental justice, including Indigenous sovereignty, conservation, climate and migration justice, affordable housing, policing, digital equity, disability rights, and more. This is a course within the âGreen Skills for a Sustainable and Just Future," a course series dedicated to shaping the next generation of sustainable practices and leadership.
More resources on Environmental Sociology
ISA RC24 Environment and Society
International resources, conferences, and networks
Environmental Sociology Journal
Latest research articles, some open access
Introduction to Environmental Sociology
Lecture from Wake Forest University, linked in practitioner comments on Reddit
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