Global Atlas of Environmental Justice re-launches website tracking ecological conflicts globally
The EJOLT project launches today a new phase of the Global Atlas of Environmental Justice...According to EJatlas coordinator and editor Dr. Leah Temper, "the new website will make the connections between economic activities, companies and environmental impacts even clearer..."...Modifications and improvements to the website include: Coverage of almost 1400 cases of environmental conflicts in all continents...A new dynamic interface...Improved Search & Filter...6 new featured maps include...Fracking Frenzy...Mining in Latin America...Climate Debt...according to Prof. Martinez-Alier, "the project calls on European Union policymakers and parliamentarians to integrate environmental justice concerns into their policy agenda and move towards reducing the current atmosphere of impunity for environmental crimes."