"Environmental justice" in a political context refers to the fair distribution of environmental benefits and burdens across all communities, particularly marginalized groups. It examines how environmental policies disproportionately affect low-income and minority populations. Activists advocate for equitable access to clean air, water, and land, highlighting the need for political frameworks that prioritize social equity in environmental governance. By addressing these disparities, environmental justice aims to correct systemic injustices within environmental policy-making and ensure that all communities have a voice in decisions that affect their surroundings.