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Environmental Justice Science Matters Highlights

Environmental Justice (EJ) is the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income with respect to the development, implementation and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations and policies.  EPA research plays a critical role supporting EPA's efforts to advance environmental justice.  The stories below highlight some of that important work.