Do You Live Near a Hazardous Site? What Race Can Tell You
by YES! Magazine on Jun 17, 2014 | Views: 425 | Score: 4
| If you live in a predominantly white community | If you live in a community of color | |
|---|---|---|
| Likelihood of living in one of the most "environmentally overburdened" communities in Mass. | 1.8 | 70.6 |
% Chance
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A study in Massachusetts found that 24 of the 30 most environmentally overburdened communities in the state are communities of color. These communities have more hazardous sites and facilities, and greater risk of contamination. That's just one example of why race matters when it comes to building a just New Economy that works for everyone. More: bit.ly/1mSlIOL