Cleaning Up Industry
A Matter of Degrees
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Industrial Pollution and Community Resilience
This chapter examines the detrimental effects of industrial pollution on marginalized communities, particularly a concrete plant's impact near a Black church in Maryland. It discusses the urgent need for industries to take responsibility for their environmental footprint, emphasizing community engagement and the necessity of tangible benefits in new manufacturing projects. The conversation also highlights the balance between industrial decarbonization efforts and the imperative for policies that promote environmental justice and community well-being.
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