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masha68 [24]
3 years ago
15

An industry dumps waste in an area adjacent to where minorities reside. what is this practice called?

Biology
1 answer:
nika2105 [10]3 years ago
6 0
Answer;
Environmental racism
Environmental racism is when industries and waste dumps are located near areas where racial minorities reside. 

Explanation;
It refers to subjecting the socially marginalized racial minority communities to disproportionate exposure of pollutants, the denial of access to sources of ecological benefits such as water, clean air, and natural resources. 



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