EJLS is a student organization whose purpose is to help build capacity for action within the Vermont Law School (VLS) community as well as nationally and internationally in order to further the EJ movement. Environmental degradation, climate change, and pollution disproportionately affect low-income and communities of color. EJLS recognizes that while some communities are bearing an unfair environmental burden, others are realizing a disproportionate benefit from the same. These communities have historically been targeted for polluting industries like waste facilities, chemical plants, and power plants while regulators provide little enforcement. As a result, these communities are more likely to suffer adverse health effects as a result of toxics, pollution, water contamination, and inadequate access to healthcare and fresh food. Individuals in EJ communities--particularly children--are at an increased risk of adverse health effects EJLS further recognizes that communities of color and low-income communities do not have the same opportunities to parks, recreation, and healthy food. EJ is the belief that--regardless of race, class, gender, or geography--all people have a right to live in and enjoy a clean and healthy environment.Motto: "Advancing environmental justice through education, advocacy, and knowledge of the law"To view specific goals visit:https://www.vermontlaw.edu/community/student-groups/environmental-justic...