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Environmental Justice ensures that all people, regardless of race, culture, income, education, or ability, have a safe, healthy environment and that environmental policies and laws do not disproportionately benefit or hurt certain groups.
Environmental Justice explores the relationship between environmental impacts and their effect on communities. The educational resources below explore Environmental Justice, how it manifests in NYC, and how schools and young people can take action!
Grades K-12
Climate Justice Educational Resources (Zinn Education Project)
Introduction to Environmental Justice (EcoRise)
Environmental Justice Curriculum (GrowNYC)
Grades 6-8
What is Intersectionality? (Start:Empowerment)
Grades 9-12
Introduction to Environmental Justice (Start:Empowerment)
EJNYC Mapping Tool (NYC Mayor's Office of Climate and Environmental Justice) and EJNYC Data Explorer WebQuest
Additional Resources
Our partners offer an array of engaging classroom workshops, hands-on activities and more all about environmental justice!
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