We must end the targeting of rural communities as sites for polluting industries, which disproportionately harm people of color. Everyone should have safe access to the outdoors, clean water, air, and soil.
Don’t Poison Us, Support Healthy Communities
- Communities should have early and meaningful involvement in projects that impact their health and community. We should be able to negotiate terms and shape projects to ensure safe communities and community benefits. Federal agencies should have mandates to give rural people a seat at the table.
- Ensure that communities have legal avenues to hold polluters accountable.1
Notes
- See the A. Donald McEachin Environmental Justice For All Act.
Also see Clean Air, Water, and Soil.