I was recently reading the November/December 2022 issue of "The Science Teacher" a publication of the National Science Teaching Association. In this issue, I read the "Idea Bank" column, written by Fatemeh Mirghassemi. She wrote a column entitled, "Getting to the STEM of Environmental Justice: Equity Causes Enrich Student Learning in Science Classrooms."

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines environmental justice as "…the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income, with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies."