What is meant by Environmental Justice?
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, “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.” Often low income communities and communities of color are disproportionately affected by environmental pollution. This is due to a number of flaws in our zoning codes and government oversight. The MBCC has begun to work with our partners locally and nationally on this issue as we believe it is directly linked to the higher incidence rates of cancer in low income and communities of color. This is a new and developing part of our work. Links to sites on Environmental Justice.
