The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines environmental justice as: "the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, ethnicity, income, national origin or educational level with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations and policies". Geographically-referenced sociodemographic and environmental data often provide a context for assessing environmental injustices based on existing or potential sources of environmental hazard. We review statistical issues involved in assessments of environmental justice and present a web-based tool for decision-making constructed from web-based GIS components and independently available statistical modules. The tool allows quick visual assessment of resulting inequities based on siting a new hazard at a location identified by the user.
Learning Objectives: At the conclusion of this presentation, the participant will be able to:
Keywords: Statistics,
Presenting author's disclosure statement:
Organization/institution whose products or services will be discussed: Omegahat project
JShape
I do not have any significant financial interest/arrangement or affiliation with any organization/institution whose products or services are being discussed in this session.