Robert Bullard, an advisor to the White House, is calling for immediate federal aid for two African American neighborhoods in Alabama affected by environmental issues. In short:Robert Bullard, a White House environmental advisor, urges rapid federal help for the historically Black community of Shiloh in Alabama, facing severe flooding issues after a highway elevation. Residents of Shiloh and the Strain Road neighborhood in Athens experience environmental disparities, such as lack of sewer access and stormwater infrastructure, linked to structural environmental racism. Bullard's recent meetings with Department of Transportation officials ended in frustration, with federal actions delayed due to an ongoing civil rights probe. — Catherine Coleman Flowers, Alabama environmentalistWhy this matters:This issue sheds light on the ongoing struggle for environmental justice in historically marginalized communities.

Source: New York Times March 06, 2024 14:19 UTC