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Brownfields and Environmental Justice: The Threats and Challenges of Contamination

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  19 August 2005

G. T. Rowan
Affiliation:
College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Michigan State University
C. Fridgen
Affiliation:
College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Michigan State University
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Environmental justice strives for equal access for all citizens to a healthy environment, and refers to unequal exposure to environmental contamination due to locational variables. Human health is often compromised by this contaminant exposure. “Communities of concern” are frequently communities populated by people of color and/or low income. In addition to air, water, and soil pollution, specific problems include degraded structures, poor schools, unemployment, high crime, and poor roads and transportation systems. This article addresses some of these issues and makes policy recommendations for business leaders, local government leaders, and those otherwise responsible for enhancing the quality of life in affected communities.

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© 2003 National Association for Environmental Professionals

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