Whether by conscious design or institutional neglect, communities of color in urban ghettos, in rural poverty pockets, or on economically impoverished Native-American reservations face some of the worst environmental devastation in the nation. #UrbanClean
@ek_student We all should be treated the same, no matter what community we live in. Everyone deserves fresh air to breath. We shouldn't have to worry about breathing toxins that can harm us or potentially kills us. #UrbanClean
A3 In situations like these, neighborhoods look to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for help. In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the EPAβs Office of Civil Rights (OCR) is responsible for guarding against discriminatory practices.
@AllenGeorgeMed1 That is most important, the problem with that is corporations are mainly interested in profits and less regulations which puts us all in environmental risk.
@ek_student Environmental justice is the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income, with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies.