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According to the article, speakers at the fifth annual State of Fair Housing Conference on April 28, 2006 focused particular attention on environmental justice issues. The article noted that the emphasis on environmental justice stemmed from the fact that studies “have shown that people of lower income groups, black Americans and Hispanic Americans, are statistically more likely to live near polluting areas.” Professor Robert Bullard reaffirmed this notion by stating that “[w]e know there is unequal protection . . . communities of color regardless of income, as well as low-income and working class communities, tend to host the industrial plants, the landfills, and the other undesirable developments, but lack amenities.” Professor Bullard continued in asserting that environmental justice issues “are intimately connected to other social problems, such as access to education, transportation, and jobs.” Professor Bullard, as well as other speakers, concluded that to effect a change, those at the grass-roots level must be involved and be able to articulate their views in every part of the decisionmaking process. Article taken from EJ in the News.
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