Environmental justice refers to the idea that ________

a. land degradation occurs when humans tamper with the environment
b. environmental hazards should be shared equally by various groups in society
c. an upper-size limit is imposed on a population by its environmental resources and that cannot be permanently exceeded
d. high technology and environmental preservation are at odds with one another


Answer: b

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