at the edge of the solid world by daniel davis wood

Natural disasters also tend to have unequal impacts on communities of color. In addition, environmental hazards can cause psychological stress. Empirical evidence suggests environmental hazards negatively affect nearby property values, employment opportunities, and economic activities. The most polluted communities tend to be those with high poverty, inadequate infrastructure, substandard schools, chronic unemployment, and poor healthcare systems. An analysis of EPA data found that unequal access to safe drinking water is strongly correlated with race. Additionally, low-income communities of color are more likely to have polluted water. There is evidence that exposure to pollution can result in a higher prevalence of disease. Ĭommunities of color are more likely to be located next to pollution sources, such as landfills, power plants, and incinerators.

It creates disparities in many different spheres of life, such as transportation, housing, and economic opportunity. Environmental racism exposes Native Americans, African Americans, Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders, and Hispanic populations to physical health hazards and may negatively impact mental health. Environmental racism is a form of institutional racism, in which people of colour bear a disproportionate burden of environmental harms, such as pollution from hazardous waste disposal and the effects of natural disasters.

At the edge of the solid world by daniel davis wood