EJ – Environmental Justice

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“”Environmental justice is a public health and human rights issue.”

from — Environmental justice. (n.d.). American Public Health Association. 

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EEJ – Energy and Environmental Justice

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“Achieving energy justice begins with centering marginalized communities.”

from — from — Environmental, Climate, and Energy Justice—What do they mean? (2025, January 28). Union of Concerned Scientists. 

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life on earth

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diversity/equity efforts

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“Removing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives allows biases to operate unchecked, increasing the likelihood of discriminatory practices and thus the risk of legal liability.”

from — Niwr. (2025, December 10). Making Equal Opportunity Real: How Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Efforts Combat workplace Discrimination. National Institute for Workers’ Rights. 

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LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer) – Update

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“When using language relating to the LGBTQ+ community, the most important thing is to be kind and respectful. If you’re ever unsure how a person describes themselves and wants to be described by others, just ask.”
from — Stonewall. (2025, July 1). List of LGBTQ+ terms. 

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diversity, equity, and inclusion

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“The concepts of DEI predate the terminology, and variations sometimes include terms such as “belonging”, “justice”, and “accessibility”. As such, frameworks such as “inclusion and diversity” (I&D);[13] “diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging” (DEIB);[14][15][16] and “justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion” (JEDI or EDIJ)[17][18] exist.”

from — Wikipedia contributors. (2026e, March 9). Diversity, equity, and inclusion. Wikipedia. 

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