Environmental racism is the pattern by which minorities are disproportionately exposed to hazardous substances both at work and at home.

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Environmental racism refers to the disproportionate exposure of minority communities to toxic waste and hazardous substances, both at work and at home. This can be seen in the siting of landfills, incinerators, and other polluting facilities in predominantly minority neighborhoods, as well as the placement of industrial facilities and hazardous waste sites in areas with high concentrations of minority workers.

Environmental Racism Is the Pattern by Which Minorities Are Disproportionately