Precaution, Environmental Justice and Reciprocity
Martha Arguello had emerged for the tough streets of East L.A. to become a leading figure in the struggle against environmental injustice. As an environmental heath coordinator with Physicians for Social Responsibility and a member of the health Care Without Harm coalition, she has shown what can be archived when hitherto disenfranchised citizens, activists, and scientists work together to challenge the status quo. she will explain how the precautionary principle is a powerful tool for confronting injustice and uniting us all in the common cause of creating healthy, sustainable communities.
Bioneers Conference Plenary 2004, with Martha Arguello
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