factories that produce noxious levels of pollution and toxic waste dumps are often located near areas where minorities and the poor reside.Which of the following terms could be used to describe this situation?

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Environmental racism refers to the disproportionate burden of environmental hazards on minority and low-income communities. When factories that produce noxious levels of pollution and toxic waste dumps are located near areas where minorities and the poor reside, it is considered a case of environmental racism.

Factories That Produce Noxious Levels of Pollution and Toxic Waste