Environmental Justice in the South Bronx

This chapter examines the environmental struggles of South Bronx residents living near a contaminated lot, focusing on the communication efforts with the DEC and intervention by the EPA. It highlights the complexities of environmental justice initiatives, the political framing of these issues, and the effects of recent budget cuts on marginalized communities. The discussion underscores the need for community involvement and critiques the historical exclusion of these communities from environmental decision-making processes.