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Lesson 15: Environmental Justice January 28, 2008
ENV H 473: Winter Quarter 2008 1
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Lesson 15. CommunitiesLesson 15. Communities
EnvironmentalJustice
Carl OsakiCarl OsakiUniversity of WashingtonUniversity of WashingtonDept. of Environmental &Dept. of Environmental &
Occupational Health SciencesOccupational Health Sciences
January 28, 2008January 28, 2008
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RemindersReminders
DEOHS Seminar:Relationship between Built Environment
and Physical Activity in Rural CommunitiesHarry Papadopoulos
Assistant ProfessorDept. of Health, Human Performance and NutritionCentral Washington University
Thursday, January 31, 200812:30 - 1:20 p.m.T-435 Health Sciences Center
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RemindersReminders
Focus the Nation:Join others at the UW and over a thousandcampuses across the nation in a nationalconversation: January 31, 2008
The day will be a blend of plenary talks,panel discussions, exhibitors and a"Climate Action Cafe".
An evening townhall in Kane 130 willfocus our attention on our localpoliticians.
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AnnouncementsAnnouncements
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CommunitiesCommunities
What constitutes a community?Can communities be differentially
favored or disadvantaged?How and why?
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Environmental JusticeEnvironmental Justice
The definition -- Environmental Justice: is the “fair treatment and meaningful
involvement of all people regardless ofrace, color, national origin, or income withrespect to the development, implementa-tion, and enforcement of environmentallaws, regulations, and policies” -- Guidance Report on Environmental Justice, US EPA, 1998.
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Why is EJ a Public Health Issue?Why is EJ a Public Health Issue?
Legal Responsibility – federal law says so Moral Responsibility – addressing health
disparities Root causes of health disparities
Lack of access Lack of meaningful data Lack of understanding expectations Lack of community “voice”
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The DisconnectThe Disconnect
Agencies:View EJ as a process (goal is to manage
issues, analyze data, communicateinformation)
View EJ as an environmental issue
Communities:View EJ as an end (goal is to have problem
solved, to be heard, to have their concernsacknowledged)
View EJ as a social issue
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Addressing the DisconnectAddressing the Disconnect
Reach common groundAgree on what EJ means Involve community in policy
developmentGet support from policy makers
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Role of SBOHRole of SBOH
Raise consciousnessProvide information Incorporate EJ into workings of
government
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SBOH ReportSBOH Report
Recommendations*:Conduct better agency coordination Improve agency capacity to address EJ
issues (training, partnerships, grants)Adopt EJ guidelines
http://www.doh.wa.gov/sboh
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Class Discussion - EJ GuidelinesClass Discussion - EJ Guidelines
All environmental and public healthlaws and regulations are equitablyenforced in all communities.
Policymakers use a combination ofscientific evidence, traditionalknowledge, and public testimony intheir decision-making process.
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Discussion Discussion –– EJ Guidelines EJ Guidelines
Businesses and industry work withcommunity and government agency partnersto reduce and prevent pollution whentechnically feasible.
All community members are given anopportunity for meaningful involvementbefore, during and after a decision-makingprocess, an environmental health action, or adiscussion pertaining to the costs andbenefits of new development
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Discussion Discussion –– EJ Guidelines EJ Guidelines
Government agency priorities, strategicplanning efforts, and research agendas beshaped with input from the community.
Written and oral communication between agovernment agency and a community areconducted in the predominant language ofthat community and in a manner that isculturally appropriate to the community.
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Link to Essential ServicesLink to Essential Services
Monitor environmental & health status Diagnose & investigate health problems Inform, educate & empower people Mobilize community partnerships Develop policies and plans Enforce laws and regulations Link people to health services Assure a competent workforce Evaluate effectiveness & quality Research for new insights
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Environmental JusticeEnvironmental Justice
Question:Does meaningful involvement & fair
treatment = community feedback?
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Environmental JusticeEnvironmental Justice
Video:Environmental Justice ConferenceDecember 2000Available from Chuck in E-179A HSB
Washington State Board of HealthEnvironmental Justice Reporthttp://www.doh.wa.gov/sboh/goals/EJustice
/EnvJustice.htm
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