Living in close proximity to environmental hazards yet not being meaningfully consulted in the government's mitigation planning threatens the health and well-being of tribal members who rely on resources like rivers for survival.
Raul Ruiz: “Living in close proximity to environmental hazards yet not being meaningfully consulted in the government's mitigation…”
On the recordJanuary 17, 2018
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Ruiz emphasizes the health risks to tribal communities from environmental hazards and lack of consultation.
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