All of the Following Statements Regarding the Need for Environmental

question 51

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements regarding the need for environmental justice and the challenges in accomplishing its goals are true EXCEPT:

• A)Many studies indicate that hazardous waste facilities, sanitary landfills, and incinerators are more likely to be located in low-income and minority communities.
• B)Currently, we have little scientific evidence showing to what extent a polluted environment is responsible for the disproportionate health problems of poor and minority communities.
• C)Research evidence suggests that minority communities tend to get more cooperation from government agencies that can help them.
• D)Residents of low-income and minority communities have less involvement in the political process and may not even be aware of their exposure to increased levels of pollutants.

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