Please see the following link regarding Environmental Justice. https://www.epa.gov/environmentaljustice/learn-about-environmental-justiceLinks to an external site.

As a social worker, how do you see Environmental Justice in relation to our clients, our communities, and our NASW Code of Ethics? Looking around your community, your state, and our nation, do you see equity and justice in relation to the environment and its effect on various people & cultures? What do you feel are the most pressing issues facing environmental justice/social workers at this time? How can we as social workers advocate for environmental justice?

Examples: Flynt, Michigan. Urban food deserts. Dakota Pipeline. New construction such as airports or major attractions or commercial vs residential building, river run-off, etc.