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 Environmental Justice Task Force nearly a decade ago.
The task force meets in Medford this week (September 25th) with the heading "Fairness For the Land and the Worker."
The Northwest Forest Worker Center and the farmworker group PCUNare among the sponsors.
Carl Wilmsen from NFWC and Ramon Ramirez of PCUN join us to explore the issues.