Question

the environmental justice movement emerged from the observation that poor and minority communities often bear a disproportionate burden of environmental hazards. the core mission of this movement, therefore, is to ensure:
that environmental policies are determined exclusively by international committees.
that scientific data collection only occurs in affluent areas to prevent bias.
that the intrinsic value of every nonhuman life is recognized in legal decisions.
the fair and equitable treatment of all people with respect to environmental policy and the exposure to environmental risks, regardless of income, race, or ethnicity.
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Explanation:

The Environmental Justice movement focuses on social equity in environmental policy. It addresses the unfair burden of environmental hazards on poor and minority communities. The core is about fair treatment regardless of income, race, etc.

• The first option about international committees determining policies is not the core.
• The second option about data collection only in affluent areas is incorrect as it's about all areas.
• The third option about non - human life's value is not the main focus (main focus is on human equity).
• The fourth option aligns with the movement's goal of fair and equitable treatment of all people in environmental policy and risk exposure.

Answer:

The fair and equitable treatment of all people with respect to environmental policy and the exposure to environmental risks, regardless of income, race, or ethnicity.