Environmental racism describes how polluting industries, toxic waste sites, and hazardous infrastructure are disproportionately located near communities of color and low-income neighborhoods. This systemic injustice stems from discriminatory zoning, lax enforcement, and unequal political power. Ultimately, corporations and governing bodies benefit by externalizing health costs, while marginalized residents bear the burden of contaminated air, water, and land.
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