Both ‘environmental justice’ and ‘intergenerational justice’ — along with economic, political, and personal justice — all come back to one question: what is justice? Justice encompasses all aspects of social life.

My studies have taught me that the ethic of justice is mutual respect (of a basic kind — taking one another into account). It applies to the actions of nation-states as much as individuals; it applies in and across all places and times. It applies whenever, wherever, and however human beings are affecting one another by their actions.

A requirement of mutual respect follows from a belief in equality: “Equality Is All We Need” (here in Medium). A scientist might especially appreciate that it also follows from observation within material existence, making it strictly rational, involving no beliefs: “Real Justice” (also here in Medium).

Mutual respect can be applied directly to the economy, via a “democratically distributed income,” with astonishing results: “For Crying Out Loud, ACCEPT That A SOLUTION Actually EXISTS” (a “2 min read” — including options for further reading — also here in Medium), where my frustration is showing. [If you go there, note particularly the link to “A Fully Just Economy;” it would all but assure sustainability.]

At 67, I have had a life. I would think these ideas would be of special interest to people who are significantly younger than I am.