Environmental Justice in Metro Vancouver
Author Information
Author(s): Shuoqi Ren, Amanda Giang
Primary Institution: University of British Columbia
Hypothesis
Are environmental risks and benefits inequitably distributed across different populations in Metro Vancouver?
Conclusion
Environmental quality in Metro Vancouver improved from 2006 to 2016, but inequitable distribution of environmental risks and benefits persisted, particularly affecting marginalized groups.
Supporting Evidence
- Environmental quality improved in Metro Vancouver from 2006 to 2016.
- Materially and socially deprived groups faced greater exposures across environmental combinations.
- South Asian residents experienced larger inequities in environmental access over time.
Takeaway
This study looked at how different neighborhoods in Metro Vancouver have different levels of environmental risks and benefits, showing that some groups of people are more affected than others.
Methodology
The study assessed the spatial distribution of environmental risks and benefits using census data and environmental metrics from 2006 and 2016.
Potential Biases
Potential biases may arise from focusing on specific environmental factors and not accounting for all relevant variables.
Limitations
The study only considered two discrete time points and may not capture all variations over the decade.
Participant Demographics
The study focused on various demographic groups, including visible minorities and those experiencing material and social deprivation.
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