title: Sacrifice Along the Energy Continuum: A Call for Energy Justice.
abstract: The confluence of energy supply- and demand-side dynamics links vulnerable communities along the spectrum of energy production and consumption. The disproportionate burden borne by vulnerable communities along the energy continuum are seldom examined simultaneously. Yet, from a justice perspective there are important parallels that merit further exploration in the United States and beyond. A first step is to understand links to vulnerability and justice along the energy continuum by way of theoretical constructs and practical applications. The present article posits energy as a social and environmental justice issue and advances our current understanding of the links between energy and vulnerability, particularly in the U.S.
  
  
  BACKGROUND
  Drawing on several emerging concepts including, "energy sacrifice zones," "energy insecurity" and "energy justice," this article lays a foundation for examining critical sacrifices along the energy continuum. To conclude, four basic rights are proposed as a starting point to achieve recognition and equity for vulnerable populations in the realm of energy.
authors.affiliation: Dr. Hernández is an assistant professor of sociomedical sciences at Mailman School of Health, Columbia University in New York, NY.
authors.forename: Diana
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Hernández