A major corporation has developed a new factory in a developing country to process toxic waste. How would a member of an environmental justice movement interpret this action?
A) The corporation is endangering residents of an area by creating a sacrifice zone.
B) The corporation is moving jobs away from the United States and increasing unemployment sacrifice zones.
C) The corporation is working hard to clean up U.S. environmental concerns in sacrifice zones.
D) The corporation is avoiding publicity for the work they do removing a sacrifice zone.

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Environmental justice movements often view the placement of toxic waste facilities in developing countries as creating "sacrifice zones," where local residents are disproportionately exposed to environmental hazards and health risks without adequate protection or benefits. This interpretation focuses on the negative impact on the community's health and environment.

A Major Corporation Has Developed a New Factory in a Developing