Objectives:
1. Discuss historical and current examples of environmental racism.
2. Analyze case studies and research findings that highlight disparities in exposure, health impacts, and access to resources among different racial and ethnic groups.
3. Introduce students about qualitative research methods, including interviews, focus groups, and narrative analysis.
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Case study (Superfund site in Brooklyn)
Confronting Environmental Racism
Racism as a public health issue in environmental health disparities and environmental justice
Historical Redlining Is Associated with Disparities in Environmental Quality across California
Activities:
Submit your findings on the following three research questions.
- What are the levels of PFAS contamination in drinking water sources located in communities of color compared to predominantly white communities?
- How do socio-economic factors, such as income levels and access to healthcare, influence the vulnerability of communities of color to PFAS exposure?
- What policy recommendations and community-based interventions can be implemented to address PFAS contamination and promote environmental justice in marginalized communities? Please share your work by posting and and comment on other posts.
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