Environmental Politics Environmental Justice Questions
The concept of environmental racism refers to the disproportionate burden of environmental hazards and pollution that marginalized communities, particularly communities of color, face. It highlights the unequal distribution of environmental benefits and harms, where minority and low-income communities are often subjected to a higher concentration of toxic waste sites, industrial facilities, and other environmental hazards. Environmental racism is rooted in systemic racism and discriminatory practices that result in environmental injustices, such as limited access to clean air, water, and healthy living conditions.