After reading chapter three, I believe a major reform in the system of site choice and processing is crucial to the environmental justice of those affected.
The companies and society blamed the people of color for moving into these areas when in reality they were "forced" to move there by those aware of socioeconomic needs and abilities. It's easy to deny racial motives because of the vague guidelines that ultimately lead to the isolation of poor, people of color in these toxic wastelands.
I say the system (obviously) needs reform because, "[these] agencies, in determining a proposed facility's "suitability" for a community, rarely look beyond the geological and environmental characteristics of the proposed site. Most agencies would argue that current laws do not allow them to do so. This is true...."
If the agencies seeking a permit were required to research the "soft" criteria, I would hope that would make a difference in their decisions. If not, it would be a shame.
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