Johnson, M. (2011, November 23). The Right to Environmental Safety in a Globalized World. (J. Foster, Ed.)
Tuesday 1 November 2011
The Right to Environmental Safety in a Globalized World
In Canada, many of us live a life of privilege that we take for granted. We have the freedom to travel as we please. We have grocery stores that carry goods from around the world. And we have social systems, which help ensure that both the wealthiest and the poorest of our society can get the help they need when times are tough. However, some very minor aspects of our privileged existence would be considered a miracle to those in other parts of the world. Things like faucets that provide clean water, toilets connected to sewers that carry away disease, and environmental protections which help defend citizens from the actions of some corporations. This paper will examine Article 12 of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, in particular Section 2(b), and its strong importance both internationally and domestically. After, this essay will examine how this right can be best implemented and protected in our highly globalized world.
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