A Citizen's Guide to Using Federal Environmental Laws to Secure Environmental Justice

Author
Linda Breggin, Environmental Law Institute
Date Released
April 2002
A Citizen's Guide to Using Federal Environmental Laws to Secure Environmental Ju

Countless independent studies have concluded that communities of color and low-income communities are disproportionately exposed to environmental harms and risks. This handbook has been written with these unique environmental justice concerns in mind. It highlights sections of environmental laws that can be used to support and help advance your environmental justice goals.