On the recordFebruary 5, 2020
One of the most significant reasons for environmental injustice in low-income communities and communities of color is their close proximity to fossil-fueled power plants.
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congress.gov“One of the most significant reasons for environmental injustice in low-income communities and communities of color is their close proximity to fossil-fueled power plants.”
Barragan highlights environmental injustice affecting low-income communities near fossil fuel plants.
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