Environmental Racism and Health Equity
Black communities are more likely to live near hazardous waste sites, highways, and industrial facilities. This leads to higher rates of asthma, cancer, and premature death.
Policy Priorities
- Enforce stricter EPA regulations on polluters near Black communities.
- Invest in clean water and air infrastructure.
- Hold corporations accountable for environmental harm.
Environmental justice is health justice. The fight against pollution is also a fight for Black survival.
