Uranium ore was manually carried out of Port Radium in the Northwest Territories by Dene men who were paid minimally and were not warned the dangers of handling the materials. What does this example illustrate?
A) toxic prejudice
B) eco-racial discrimination
C) environmental racism
D) ecological insensitivity

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This example illustrates environmental racism, which refers to policies or practices that disproportionately impact individuals, groups, or communities based on race or color, where they are subjected to environmental hazards or denied access to environmental benefits. In this case, the Dene men, belonging to an indigenous group, were not informed of the dangers associated with handling uranium ore, highlighting a form of discrimination based on their ethnic or racial background.

Uranium Ore Was Manually Carried Out of Port Radium in the Northwest