Hypothetical: if we all have the same opportunity for success in society, but some of us live in environmentally degraded areas, are we all receiving justice? Under the concept of environmental justice, the answer is no.
It's not a new concept; the Oregon Legislature created an nearly a decade ago.
The task force meets in Medford this week (September 25th) with the heading
The and the farmworker group are among the sponsors.
Carl Wilmsen from NFWC and Ramon Ramirez of PCUN join us to explore the issues.