Environmental Justice Toxins in the environment are a common
health risk, but they are not always obvious or easy to identify. The
trained eyes of environmental health professionals are regularly
required in generating risk assessments. As a result of this need for
professional oversight, the process of identifying and mediating such
risks often becomes a political battle.
To prepare for this
Discussion, read Chapters 3 and 4 and the articles about electronic
waste management complete. Watch the video "Shelter in Place." Consider
the role and responsibilities of the government in protecting
communities from environmental harm as you review the following case
study:
- XYZ Computer, a U.S.-based company, promotes "green"
policies in its advertising. Recently, the news has reported that XYZ
Computer's waste management activities include shipping old computer
parts to a remote village in Mexico where the regulations are more
lenient. Now, the villagers have developed various health outcomes
linked to toxic substances that often appear due to the mismanagement of
electronic devices near their end-of-life.
post a
brief description of the possible health outcomes that may be
experienced by individuals exposed to toxic substances with regard to
this case study. Then post a brief explanation of environmental laws,
policies, and enforcement agencies that should resolve the situation.
Finally, explain your position on the ethical and legal responsibilities
of governments in protecting communities in other countries from
environmental harm.
Resources:
https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/
https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/
https://www.epa.gov/
https://www.epa.gov/recycle
https://www.fda.gov/
*Please cite sources
*APA style
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