G.L.O.B.A.L. Justice’s Environmental Justice Project promotes economic rights, sustainability, and environmental stewardship worldwide for current and future generations.

IMPACT OF HAZARDOUS WASTE SITES ON LOW INCOME COMMUNITIES

G.L.O.B.A.L. Fellow for Environmental Sustainability Ujunwa Okeke shares her study of the impact of hazardous waste disposal sites on low income communities, and predominantly people of color. This study provides both a historical and present day review of related environmental justice and health concerns.

WATER AS A HUMAN RIGHT

G.L.O.B.A.L. Founder/President Sosamma Samuel-Burnett presented her study on Water as a Human Right at the Platte River Forum Water Conference. This study provides an overview of the human rights elements of this basic necessity as well as a review of the various regional concerns about water, access to water, and quality of water.