Economism leads to siting of polluting facilities in low-income areas that need the economic revenue and promotes environmental racism that becomes built in (inherent) to system.

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Economism, which prioritizes economic considerations over environmental or social concerns, can lead to the siting of polluting facilities in low-income areas. These areas often accept such facilities due to the need for economic revenue, leading to environmental racism where marginalized communities disproportionately bear the burden of pollution and environmental hazards, making it an inherent part of the system.

Economism Leads to Siting of Polluting Facilities in Low-Income Areas