Rosa,her family,and many of her neighbors have all suffered from serious health problems for a prolonged period of time.They live in an economically disadvantaged part of their city and have felt powerless in getting authorities to investigate the possibility that the neighborhood itself is making its residents sick.The people in Rosa's community are possibly victims of __________.

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Environmental racism refers to the disproportionate impact of environmental hazards and pollution on people of color and those living in economically disadvantaged communities. This is the most appropriate term to describe the situation faced by Rosa and her community, as they are likely victims of systematic discrimination in the allocation of environmental burdens. Climate change and global warming are related but speak to broader environmental issues, while environmental justice is a broader concept that encompasses fair treatment of all people with respect to environmental policies and regulations.

Rosa,her Family,and Many of Her Neighbors Have All Suffered from Serious