Social Metabolism and Ecological Distribution Conflicts in India and Latin America

Abstract

This chapter draws on results of the project entitled EJOLT (Environmental Justice Organizations, Liabilities and Trade) focused on the analysis of ecological distribution conflicts across the world. We include comparative data on India and Latin America (and also for some variables on Africa and Europe) exploring the links between increases in the social metabolism and the appearance of ecological distribution conflicts. We also analyse the successful resistance movements led by environmental justice organizations and the “valuation languages” deployed by them.