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On the recordFebruary 2, 2016
This is a pattern in Michigan, and as Ms. Plaskett said, it's a pattern all over this country, how communities of color as well as low- and moderate-income communities are victims of environmental injustice.
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Michelle Lujan Grisham
Democratic · New Mexico

Editor's note · Context

Highlighting systemic environmental injustice affecting marginalized communities.

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