It also produced many different studies regarding the racism that was involved in the selection of these sites. The Commission for Racial Justice found that race to be the most potent variable in predicting where these facilities were located. The grassroots organizations adopted 17 “principles of environmental justice” in September 1991. They defined environmental justice as the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income. They forced the EPA to enforce the nation’s environmental laws and hold elected officials accountable for their actions. President Clinton signed an executive order 12898, “Federal Action to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations. Which prohibits discriminatory practices in program receiving federal
It also produced many different studies regarding the racism that was involved in the selection of these sites. The Commission for Racial Justice found that race to be the most potent variable in predicting where these facilities were located. The grassroots organizations adopted 17 “principles of environmental justice” in September 1991. They defined environmental justice as the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income. They forced the EPA to enforce the nation’s environmental laws and hold elected officials accountable for their actions. President Clinton signed an executive order 12898, “Federal Action to Address Environmental Justice in Minority Populations and Low-Income Populations. Which prohibits discriminatory practices in program receiving federal