Bloomberg American Health Initiative
Bloomberg American Health Initiative
Rolling Back a Landmark Environmental Law
Rolling Back a Landmark Environmental Law
Rolling Back a Landmark Environmental Law
Wednesday 11th March 2020
Learn how proposed changes to NEPA could impact minority communities' health and increase disparities in this episode of The American Health Podcast.
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Get the buttons here!Shifting Sands: How NEPA Changes Could Impact Minority Communities
A lot of the most adverse environmental effects were being located next to or through communities of color or communities that had high poverty rates. I'm hoping that future administrations can change them, which is always possible.
Imagine a world where major infrastructure projects like highways and pipelines are greenlit without thorough environmental reviews. This episode of 'The American Health Podcast' dives into the proposed changes to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) under the Trump Administration and their potential ripple effects on minority communities across the United States. NEPA has long served as a safeguard, ensuring that large projects undergo environmental assessments to protect public health.
However, recent proposals aim to limit the scope of these reviews, raising concerns about increased health disparities. Guest-hosted by Megan Weil Latshaw, an assistant scientist at the Bloomberg School of Public Health, and featuring Tom Buchele from the Earthrise Law Center, this episode sheds light on how these changes could disproportionately affect communities of color and those living in poverty. The discussion highlights the crucial role of public participation in environmental decision-making and the history of environmental justice in America.
Tom Buchele poignantly notes, 'A lot of the most adverse environmental effects were being located next to or through communities of color or communities that had high poverty rates'. The episode not only unpacks the proposed NEPA changes but also underscores the importance of considering particulate emissions and air pollution in such projects. Whether you're a policy wonk or someone concerned about community health, this episode offers a compelling look at the stakes involved.
Tune in to understand how these regulatory shifts could shape the health landscape for generations to come.