Several residents of a low-income community want a large vacant plot of land to be turned into a neighborhood park. They think this will help to improve air quality in their region and reduce noise pollution. However, the land used to be the site of a chemical manufacturing plant. Local leaders learn that the cost of removing contamination from the soil is more than the city collects in property tax revenue. Instead of becoming a new park, the plot of land is fenced off to prevent people from entering.How does this scenario illustrate environmental inequality?
Answer
A
Industrial pollution limits community involvement, which limits local government.
B
Industrial pollution leads to the development of green spaces, which lowers taxes.
C
Industrial pollution limits economic resources, which limits access to green spaces.
D
Industrial pollution leads to higher property taxes, which leads to less green space.