Environmental Justice and Environmental Racism – PowerPoint Presentation

Justice or Injustice for All?

According to the concepts of the utilitarian theory, the benefits of nuclear power plants outweigh the negative impact on surrounding minority communities despite their right to have access to clean air, water, and natural resources. Although the industry leaders have obligations to minimize the negative impact, there continues to be environmental racism in our communities.

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As a result of residents having less resources to fight these industries, companies build nuclear power plants in lower income neighborhoods.

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Industries have the political influence and monetary resources to further their agendas in the community. In contrast, the minority communities have a smaller voice to advocate for change.

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The nuclear power industry helps the majority of people by providing the resources they need.

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Industries are making greater strides towards a greener environment.

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Nuclear power plants affect race, class, and minority neighborhoods.

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Nuclear Energy is better than coal-fired plants.

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Nuclear power industries have a moral obligation to make ethical decisions concerning how energy is supplied now and for the future.

There are pros and cons to operating nuclear power plants, however the benefits for the country outweigh the cost.

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Nuclear power plants have rules and regulations, which are set forth by the EPA, NRC, DHS, and FEMA in which they have to follow. These regulatory practices help them operate within the law, and minimize the impact on the environment and people in the surrounding communities.

References

https://www.citylab.com/environment/2018/02/the-trump-administration-finds-that-environmental-racism-is-real/554501/https://www.cleanlineenergy.com/technology/wind-and-solarhttps://www.encyclopedia.com/environment/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/ethical-and-moral-aspects-energy-usehttps://www3.epa.gov>radtown>nuclearpowerplantsMosser, K. (2013). Ethics and social responsibility (2nd ed.) [Electronic version]. Retrieved from https://content.ashford.edu/https://Fortune.com/2016/02/04/environmental-race-poverty-flint/Erik Sherman Feb. 4, 2016

References

https://www.goldmanprize.org/blog/environmental-racism-in-america-an-overview-of-the-environmental-justice-movement-and-the-role-of-race-in-environmental-policieshttp://homeguides.sfgate.com/one-better-environment-coal-nuclear-78760.htmInt J. Environ Res Public Health. 2016 Jul; 13(7): 700. Published online 2016 Jul 12 doi: 10.3390/ijerph13070700https://www.slate.com/articles/news_and_politics/explainer/2009/07/a_nuclear_power_plant_with_a_view.htmlhttps://www.thebalance.com/nuclear-power-how-it-works-pros-cons-impact-33063365