Human societies have always been deeply interconnected with our ecosystems, but today those relationships are witnessing greater frictions, tensions, and harms than ever before. These harms mirror those experienced by marginalized groups across the planet.
The book delves into the troubling practice of exporting hazardous waste from wealthy nations to impoverished communities of color, highlighting its severe health and ecological impacts. It explores the emergence of transnational environmental justice movements that confront this inequality, linking it to broader issues of race, class, and global dynamics. Through research and firsthand accounts, the author traces the evolution of waste trade since the 1980s, examining its implications and advocating for a path toward environmental justice and sustainability.
Examines environmental inequality and racism in our globalized culture as evidenced by the social demographics of Silicon Valley.
Focusing on environmental justice, the book examines the conflicts surrounding solid waste and pollution in Chicago from 1880 to 2000. It highlights the impact of garbage on vulnerable communities, revealing the health risks faced by residents. Through a detailed exploration of social movements, government actions, and industrial interests, the author illustrates the ongoing struggle over waste management, emphasizing the disparities in who benefits and who bears the costs of pollution.