Sheila Foster is a leading figure in environmental and climate justice, combining law, policy, and community action for equitable, sustainable cities. Her book "Co-Cities: Innovative Transitions Toward Just and Self-Sustaining Communities" won the PROSE Award in 2023. Foster's climate justice course will soon be a core requirement for M.A. and M.S. students. She advocates for equal protection from environmental harms, emphasizing the importance of local community voices in decision-making. The environmental justice movement empowers communities to participate in shaping laws and policies that affect their lives.
Environmental justice (EJ) is defined as ensuring everyone is equally protected by environmental regulations, preventing pollution overburdening in any community.
The environmental justice movement speaks for communities, asserting that local residents are experts on their environments and should influence decision-making.
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