Environmental justice is a legal strategy and a social movement based on claims that racial minorities and low-income communities are subjected disproportionately to environmental hazards and pollution compared to wealthier, often white, communities. This perspective highlights the unequal distribution of environmental risks and benefits, arguing that marginalised groups often bear a greater burden of pollution, waste disposal sites, and other environmental hazards due to systemic inequalities and discriminatory practices. The environmental justice movement advocates for fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies. It seeks to address the social and political dimensions of environmental problems and to ensure that all communities have a healthy and sustainable environment.