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The designation of natural spaces as national monuments has long been contentious, even if they have proven to be beneficial for local and national economies. Bears Ears National Monument, which has been downsized over the past few decades, has also proven to be economically valuable.
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Introduction Environmental justice is concerned with the unequal distribution of environmental benefits and costs/damages amongst different social groups. “Environmental justice” typically refers to 1) the
Clarisse Goetzen (she/her/hers) is originally from San Diego, California and is now a third-year Environmental Policy Analysis and Planning major at the University of California,
Warren Washington is a brilliant and celebrated atmospheric scientist whose efforts have garnered him a multitude of prestigious awards, including the National Medal of Science and the Nobel Peace Prize.
In 2004, Margie Richard, a powerful and persistent environmental activist, became the first African American recipient of the Goldman Environmental Prize.
Dr. Robert D. Bullard is widely recognized as the father of environmental justice, and one of the most prominent environmental activists of the last century.
