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Environmental justice and human rights: A vital intersection

This study underscores the vital link between environmental justice and human rights, emphasizing that equitable access to a healthy environment is fundamental to human dignity. Objectives focus on analyzing how marginalized communities disproportionately bear environmental hazards, such as pollution and climate change impacts, and exploring the legal, social, and policy frameworks that address these inequalities. Utilizing a comprehensive literature review, case studies including the Ogoni community in Nigeria, Indigenous groups in the Amazon, and climate litigation highlight the real-world i…