摘要：We selected three case studies to illustrate environmental injustice issues in the South.
These examples relate to migrant agricultural workers, the maquiladora industry and
artisanal mining, while reviewing some of the major mechanisms involved, e.g. multinational
corporations, the development of free trade zones, multilateral free trade agreements and
the export of hazards. A series of strategies are discussed in order to address environmental injustice and health
disparities that exist on a global scale. Some of the recommendations involve policy
initiatives; others, such as research and mentorship, fall within the traditional domain
of public health practice. In this paper, special attention is given to concerned
environmental and occupational health professionals using evidence-based data for
advocacy. For lasting changes to be made, however, stronger institutions and
legislation are required. Those who have the 'right to know' about environmental
injustice issues include communities of concern, workers' representatives and lawyers.
Government officials and company officials may eventually work on the basis
of conflict resolution, compensation and remediation, to quote some examples.
Systematic approaches to protect both the environment and public health must be
updated.
