REFLEXÕES E CONTRIBUIÇÕES AOS ESTUDOS DE RISCO E JUSTIÇA AMBIENTAL NA BAIXADA FLUMINENSE, DUQUE DE CAXIAS-RJ.

One of the major issues faced nowadays in the cities of Brazil and the world are based on the problem of adverse events on certain areas, causing human, material, environmental, economic, political and social damage. Among the phenomenons that stand out, we quote the floods, flooding and debris flow. These natural processes, often aggravated by human activities use and occupation of urban land, become the interest for many researchers because these events affect mainly areas where cities, social groups, infrastructure networks and flows of networks are located. Therefore, it has aimed to discuss environmental issues based on the concepts of risk, vulnerability and environmental justice for the Baixada Fluminense (historically known as a sacrificial zone within the metropolis of Rio de Janeiro), where it is understood that everyone should have right to fair treatment, regardless of income or source of social groups, and a healthy environment. It is important to emphasize the issue of environmental risk, for the understanding when it is realized that the inhabitants of the Baixada Fluminense are in a disadvantaged area, for the territory, which they have been induced to use and occupy areas more susceptible to flooding, we comprehend that the environmental risks experienced by this population indicate irregular development. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]