{"id":3314,"date":"2025-04-13T16:32:51","date_gmt":"2025-04-13T20:32:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/unitedwaysem.org\/?post_type=equity&p=3314"},"modified":"2025-04-17T11:50:08","modified_gmt":"2025-04-17T15:50:08","slug":"2024-day-14","status":"publish","type":"equity","link":"https:\/\/unitedwaysem.org\/es\/equity-challenge-days\/2024-day-14\/","title":{"rendered":"D\u00eda 14: Injusticia ambiental"},"template":"","class_list":["post-3314","equity","type-equity","status-publish","hentry","equity-year-271"],"acf":{"details":{"equity_year":271,"day_number":14,"availability_date":"20240605"},"page_layout":[{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_quote_hero","_acfe_flexible_toggle":"","component_quote_hero":{"kicker_text":"2024 Equity Challenge","heading":"Day 14: Environmental Injustice","summary":"Exploring the Roots of Environmental Racism","cta":{"title":"Listen","url":"https:\/\/unitedwaysem.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/2024-Equity-Challenge-Day-14.mp3","target":""},"quote":"Our racial inequality crisis is intertwined with our climate crisis. If we don\u2019t work on both, we will succeed at neither.","attribution":"Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson","source":"Marine biologist, policy advisor, founder and CEO of Ocean Collective"}},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_wysiwyg","_acfe_flexible_toggle":"","component_wysiwyg":{"content":"Hoy, 5 de junio, es el D\u00eda Mundial del Medio Ambiente.\u00a0la mayor plataforma mundial para la divulgaci\u00f3n p\u00fablica sobre medio ambiente<\/a>\u00a0and is celebrated by millions of people across the world. Please join us today as we delve into this topic and explore its connection to racism.\r\n\r\nEnvironmental racism, a pervasive issue within the United States, manifests in the unequal distribution of environmental hazards and resources, disproportionately affecting communities of color. In Southeastern Michigan, this injustice is starkly evident, as vulnerable populations bear the brunt of pollution, toxic waste and inadequate environmental protections. Acknowledging the historical roots of this problem, we understand that\u00a0Las comunidades marginadas llevan mucho tiempo marginadas en lo que respecta al acceso al aire limpio, al agua y a los espacios verdes.<\/a>. Despite strides in environmental awareness, communities in Southeastern Michigan, such as Detroit, continue to grapple with systemic disparities, highlighting the urgent need for comprehensive solutions.\r\n\r\n\u201cWhen you look at the most powerful predictor of where the most industrial pollution is, race is the most potent predictor.\u201d Robert Bullard, professor of urban planning and environmental policy at Texas Southern University.\r\n\r\nCommunities of color bear the disproportionate brunt of climate impacts, grappling with everything from severe storms and heat waves to heightened pollution levels. Fossil-fuel facilities are often strategically placed in black neighborhoods,\u00a0lo que da lugar a una calidad del aire deficiente y a una mayor vulnerabilidad ante amenazas para la salud como la COVID.<\/a>. While these issues are gradually gaining media attention, there\u2019s a less-explored intersection between race and climate that demands more discourse.\r\n\r\nDisturbingly, studies reveal alarming statistics indicating the severity of environmental racism in Southeastern Michigan. For instance,\u00a0un informe de la Coalici\u00f3n por la Justicia Ambiental de Michigan<\/a>\u00a0destaca que los barrios predominantemente afroamericanos de Detroit sufren m\u00e1s contaminaci\u00f3n atmosf\u00e9rica que los barrios predominantemente blancos. Se estima que cada a\u00f1o se producen 721 muertes prematuras en Detroit por exposici\u00f3n a la contaminaci\u00f3n. Adem\u00e1s, un estudio exhaustivo\u00a0estudio realizado por la Universidad de Michigan<\/a>\u00a0notes that communities with lower income levels are more likely to be situated near hazardous waste sites, further exacerbating the environmental inequities.\r\n\r\nIt is crucial to recognize that this issue goes beyond mere statistics and academic discussions. It is a lived experience for many residents who endure the consequences of systemic neglect and injustice. To foster lasting change, we must engage in open dialogue, amplify marginalized voices and actively work towards dismantling the structures that perpetuate environmental racism. Only through collective action can we hope to create a future where every resident of Southeastern Michigan, regardless of their background, can enjoy a clean and safe environment.","":null,"settings":""}},{"acf_fc_layout":"layout_group","_acfe_flexible_toggle":"","component_group":{"version":"3","header":{"":null,"show_arrows":false,"heading":"Today's Challenge","subheading":"","abstract":""},"columns":[{"image":"","title":"Read","abstract":"