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The Social Costs Of Moving Water In Northern New Mexico, David Benavides Jun 2000

The Social Costs Of Moving Water In Northern New Mexico, David Benavides

Water and Growth in the West (Summer Conference, June 7-9)

15 pages.


Environmental Justice: A Survey Of Federal And State Responses, Carolyn Graham, Jennifer B. Grills Jan 1997

Environmental Justice: A Survey Of Federal And State Responses, Carolyn Graham, Jennifer B. Grills

Villanova Environmental Law Journal (1991 - )

No abstract provided.


Is Title Vi A Magic Bullet? Environmental Racism In The Context Of Political-Economic Processes And Imperatives, Steven A. Light, Kathryn R.L. Rand Jan 1996

Is Title Vi A Magic Bullet? Environmental Racism In The Context Of Political-Economic Processes And Imperatives, Steven A. Light, Kathryn R.L. Rand

Michigan Journal of Race and Law

This Article examines avenues of redress and pollution prevention for impoverished people of color that flow from Title VI litigation strategies within the larger context of the environmental justice movement. Environmental justice issues can serve as tools with which to question status quo distributive policymaking processes and outcomes. Specifically, this Article concerns itself with practical routes toward increasing distributive justice and democratic efficacy.


Equity As The Basis Of Implementing Sustainability: An Exploratory Essay, Robert W. Collin, Robin Morris Collin Jun 1994

Equity As The Basis Of Implementing Sustainability: An Exploratory Essay, Robert W. Collin, Robin Morris Collin

West Virginia Law Review

No abstract provided.


Notes From The Front Line, Nancy E. Anderson, Ph.D Jan 1994

Notes From The Front Line, Nancy E. Anderson, Ph.D

Fordham Urban Law Journal

In the last five years, local thinking about environmental protection started to take shape. It is indisputable that cities are not neutral or homogenous geographies in terms of distributing benefits and burdens by class and race. This fact is applicable to local environmental politics. Environmental justice and fair share advocates – and in some instances the courts – are finding that cities like New York are extremely heterogeneous in terms of environmental conditions and the impact of implementing environmental laws. This Essay describes the Environmental Benefits Program, which the New York City Department of Environmental Protection has undertaken in order …