The Big Problem: Environmental Racism

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Section 2.4 The Big Problem: Environmental Racism

Pollution is a major problem wherever it occurs. When policies and regulations encourage polluting industries to place their factories in minority areas, or only create low-income housing for underprivileged minorities in areas with such industries, pollution becomes environmental racism. How does environmental racism affect the people living in Cancer Alley, and what can be done to help them?