Clearing the Air (and Water): Environmental Justice and Health

Who is paying the price for the world’s changing environment? Many research studies are finding that it is marginalized communities – including those with large minority populations or low socioeconomic power – that are experiencing the most serious health impacts from air pollution, water contamination and climate change. In this panel, we will discuss several research projects that are examining environmental change through an equity lens, exploring cases where environmental contamination may be driving health disparities in marginalized populations in the U.S. and other countries. Panelists will consider how research and policy can shape and inform efforts to pursue environmental justice and health equity for these vulnerable and disproportionately exposed communities.