Open Access BASE2020

Citizen Science, Health, and Environmental Justice

Ceccaroni, Luigi; Woods, Sasha M; Sprinks, James; Wilson, Sacoby; Faustman, Elaine M; Bonn, Aletta; Greshake Tzovaras, Bastian; Subirats, Laia; Kimura, Aya H

Open Access

Abstract

This chapter considers the interface of citizen science, health, and environmental justice. We review citizen science research undertaken by civic educators, scientists, and communities that aims to broaden scientific knowledge and encourage democratic engagement and, more specifically, to address complex problems related to public health and the environment. We provide a review of the current state of existing citizen science projects and examine how citizen science, health, and environmental justice impact each other, both positively and negatively. Specific challenges that relate to these projects are discussed, especially those that are not obvious or applicable to more traditional citizen science projects.

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