Environmental Justice: How a Law Degree Can Help You Create a Greener and Cleaner Environment
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Posted By: Anica Oaks on August 09, 2017 It is no surprise to any aware human being, that the world's environment is challenged on a great many fronts. Everywhere that we look, we see the rampant environmental abuses that are inflicted upon the natural world by profit seeking corporations. These corporations destroy millions of acres of nature and kill an unknown number of innocent creatures in order to make a huge profit for themselves and their shareholders. Unfortunately, a lot of greedy politicians have joined with these companies that pollute our environment for their own profit. Get InvolvedUnfortunately, many people feel that they are powerless to fight against these large corporations' abuses and to create a greener and cleaner environment. Nothing can be further from the truth, nothing can give you the skills and abilities to combat environmental justice more than a law degree. When you study for a law degree, you will be trained by some of the top authorities in the area of environmental law. Environmental LawEnvironmental law covers a wide range of issues that affect our planet. When you concentrate on environmental law as part of your legal education, you will have the opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge about every aspect of the threats to our environment. Some of these threats include air pollution, water pollution and waste disposal contamination. You will understand how to use the Environmental Protection Agency Regulations against companies that trash our environment. Making a DifferenceWhen you pursue a law degree with a commitment to dedicating your life to creating and preserving a cleaner environment, you are in the minority of lawyers who don't practice law only for their financial gain. You got your law degree to make sure that this planet is a safe place to live for your grandchildren's grandchildren. However, if you want to fight for a cleaner environment, you have to know the law and be a good lawyer. In order to perfect your skills as an environmental attorney, you should enroll in the energy masters programs to enhance your environmental law skills to the highest level. Litigating cases involving environmental law is complicated to say the least. You need a law degree to help you deal with all of the confusing and contradicting state and federal laws that are currently enacted. When you are armed with a law degree, you will have the skills to confront politicians and corporations that are making decisions that pollute and contaminate our world for their own selfish interests. If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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Anica Oaks
Freelance Writer, Freelance University of San Francisco class of 2012 Member Since November 2016 |
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