Question

evaluate the effectiveness of government policies to address the issue of environmental justice


Maryland Environmental Literacy Partnership

How can we ensure that environmental
policies are implemented and enforced fairly? (Global Citizen)

Write in a 7th graders response in 4 sentences, give example

Answer 1

Government policies can help environmental justice by making rules to reduce pollution and by deciding how cleanup money is shared. They only work if rules are enforced fairly, with monitoring, penalties for violators, and chances for people to speak up. Programs like the Maryland Environmental Literacy Partnership can teach communities about pollution and how to demand fair enforcement. For example, a state could put air sensors in both rich and poor neighborhoods and set up a community board to review the data so everyone gets the same protection.