Environmental Racism in America: An Overview of the Environmental Justice Movement and the Role of Race in Environmental Policies

Image: 2012 Goldman Prize winner Desmond D'Sa speaks on environmental injustice and racism.

goldmanprize.org - June 24th, 2015

The problem of racial profiling in America relates to more than just police brutality and the senseless acts of violence that have recently captured the national spotlight. Race also plays a determining role in environmental policies regarding land use, zoning and regulations. As a result, African American, Latino, indigenous and low-income communities are more likely to live next to a coal-fired power plant, landfill, refinery or other highly polluting facility.

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