User:Carnivore1234/Environmental justice

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First section I'm working on - "Environmental racism"

Environmental racism is a pervasive and complex issue that affects communities all over the world. It is a form of systemic discrimination that is grounded in the intersection of race, class, and environmental factors. At its core, environmental racism refers to the disproportionate exposure of certain communities, mostly those that are marginalized, to environmental hazards such as pollution, toxic waste, and other environmental risks. It involves systemic and discriminatory policy shortcomings yielding disparate environmental exposures in communities that are marginalized. Thus, there is a need for equitably resolving these long-lasting disparities in environmental burdens and health outcomes ( source #3). Marginalized communities lack Proper representation in environmental reform. This leads to forced vulnerability in marginalized areas. worsening the health of those living in such areas, adding to the ongoing cycle of Intergenerational harm ( source #3). The Low country Alliance for Model Communities (LAMC) combats environmental racism by empowering marginalized neighborhoods in North Charleston, South Carolina, using community-based research and collaborative problem-solving to identify solutions to health and environmental disparities. These communities are often located near industrial sites, waste facilities, and other sources of pollution that can have serious health impacts. Patterns such as this highlight how decisions in zoning and infrastructure are frequent in undervaluing the health and safety of marginalized populations, which reinforces environmental injustices over time. Leading to or adding onto generational injustice( source #2). Environmental racism has a long and troubling history, with many examples dating back to the early 20th century. For instance, the practice of "redlining" in the US, which involved denying loans and insurance to communities of color, often led to these communities being located in areas with high levels of pollution and environmental hazards. Today, environmental racism continues to be a significant environmental justice issue, with many low-income communities and communities of color facing disproportionate exposure to pollution and other environmental risks. This can have serious consequences for the health and well-being of these communities, leading to higher rates of asthma, cancer, and other illnesses. Addressing environmental racism requires a multifaceted approach that tackles the underlying social, economic, and political factors that contribute to its persistence. More particularly, environmental justice scholars from Latin America and elsewhere advocate to understand this issue through the lens of decolonization. The latter underlies the fact that environmental racism emanates from the colonial projects of the West and its current reproduction of colonial dynamics.

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