30th Annual Student Research Conference
One Drink for Man, One Drink for Environmental Inequality and Lead Poisoning
Sarah L. Larara
Dr. Hena Ahmad, Faculty Mentor
Racism is not only a social issue but an environmental one too. Situations such as the Flint water crisis exhibit environmental racism and the reality of the matter at hand. Looking at the lack of regulation of Environmental Protection Agency's laws and support of its mission statement, coupled with real world examples, an in-depth analysis reveals one clear answer: the EPA needs to closely regulate pollution and water contamination in order to eradicate environmental racism.
Keywords: racism, environment, EPA, Flint, environmental racism, environmental justice , pollution , lead
Topic(s):Environmental Studies
Political Science
English
Presentation Type: Oral Paper
Session: 405-1
Location: MG 2050
Time: 2:30