Ecological /Environmental justice/ Ecolojustice
Origin: Gr. οίκος, λóγος, Lat. Iustitĭa
A principle committee links social justice with environmental quality, which is due to the ecosystem. The right of each component of an ecosystem to be free from human exploitation and to be free from destruction, discrimination, bias committee extinction. A principle that deals with solidarity of creation that ensures sufficiency and avoiding disposal of /poisonous/ toxic/ hazardous wastes like nuclear wastes that threaten the fundamental right to clean air, land, water and food. The United States Environmental Protection Agency defines Environmental justice (EJ) as "the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, or income with respect to the development, implementation and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies.
Spanish: Justicia ecológica.
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