Environmental justice: A louisiana case study |
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Authors: | Daniel C Wigley Kristin Shrader-Frechette |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Philosophy, University of South Florida, 4202 East Fowler Avenue, CPR 259, 33620 Tampa, Florida, USA |
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Abstract: | The paper begins with a brief analysis of the concepts of environmental justice and environmental racism and classism. The authors argue that pollution- and environment-related decision-making is prima facie wrong whenever it results in inequitable treatment of individuals on the basis of race or socio-economic status. The essay next surveys the history of the doctrine of free informed consent and argues that the consent of those affected is necessary for ensuring the fairness of decision-making for siting hazardous facilities. The paper also points out that equal opportunity to environmental protection and free informed consent are important rights. Finally, it presents a case study on the proposed uranium enrichment facility near Homer, Louisiana and argues that siting the plant would violate norms of distributive equity and free informed consent. It concludes that siting the facility is a case of environmental injustice and likely an example of environmental racism or classism. |
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Keywords: | informed consent equity fairness Louisiana pollution racism radiation rights uranium |
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