To understand why environmental justice matters, one need only remember that the movement fighting environmental racism is the result of what happens when people fear that their lives and health are being disproportionately put at risk because of the color of their skin or the sound of their accent.¹
This topic-guide supports university classes and research on the topics of environmental justice and environmental racism.
Inside it you will find brief topic introductions, case studies, helpful videos, suggested readings, and links to relevant Iowa State University Library resources.
¹ Paul Mohai, David Pellow, J. Timmons Roberts (2009). Environmental Justice. Annual Review of Environment and Resources. 34:1, 405-430 https://doi.org/10.1146/annurev-environ-082508-094348
Robert D. Bullard, known as the 'father of environmental justice' is an Iowa State University alumni. The library has copies of nearly all of his books available for lending.
The library's collections and services are available to all ISU students, faculty, and staff and Parks Library is open to the public.
