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The United States has one of the most progressive environmental justice systems in the world. Theoretically, Americans have access to more information, more options, and more community support in trying to lessen their environmental impact.
Environmentalism is still viewed by many as a luxury for the privileged, though more and more people are recognizing that we’re all subject to the dangers of environmental destruction, especially working class families already limited by their income.
The definition of "American Environmentalism" needs to be retooled in accordance with the changing reality of the "American Environmentalist": made more inclusive and accessible to everyone in a society that needs it more than ever.
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