Which of the following would be called environmental injustice?
A) the threatened extinction of plant and animal species
B) the violation of environmental laws and regulations
C) the increasing consumerism and resulting waste and pollution worldwide
D) the tendency for minority groups to bear the brunt of environmental ills

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Environmental injustice refers to the disproportionate distribution of negative environmental impacts, where marginalized and minority groups are more likely to be affected. Option D clearly mentions this tendency and is the correct answer. Option A is about biodiversity loss, which is an environmental issue but not necessarily environmental injustice. Option B is about breaking laws, not necessarily about unequal distribution of impacts. Option C is about waste and pollution, which can be an environmental issue that affects everyone, but not necessarily environmental injustice.

Which of the Following Would Be Called Environmental Injustice