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Transforming Environmentalism: Warren County, PCBs, and the Origins of Environmental Justice

Name: Transforming Environmentalism: Warren County, PCBs, and the Origins of Environmental Justice
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Book Synopsis: Contemporary public policy circles are quick to acknowledge that environmental factors contribute to ill health and pose a particular threat to poor and minority communities. But public officials rarely examined the distribution of environmental hazards such as polluted air and contaminated water. In the 1980s, as toxic waste facilities proliferated, the environmental justice movement demanded that impoverished communities no longer be burdened by excessive environmental risks. In Transforming Environmentalism, Eileen McGurty explores a moment central to the emergence of the environmental justice movement. In 1978, residents of predominantly African American Warren County, North Carolina, were horrified to learn that the state planned to build a landfill in their county to hold forty thousand cubic yards of soil that was contaminated with PCBs from illegal dumping. They responded to the state's plans with a four-year resistance, ending in a month of protests with over 500 arrests from civil disobedience and disruptive actions. McGurty traces the evolving approaches that residents took to contest "environmental racism" in their community and shows how activism in Warren County spurred greater political debate and became a model for communities across the nation. Transforming Environmentalism explores how the specific circumstances of the Warren County events shaped the formation of the environmental justice movement and influenced contemporary environmentalism.

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Looking to understand the origins of environmental injustice and the transformative power of grassroots movements? Look no further than "Transforming Environmentalism: Warren County, PCBs, and the Origins of Environmental Justice." This engrossing book by Eileen McGurty sheds light on the 1980s environmental justice movement, which sought to alleviate the burden of environmental hazards on impoverished communities.

Gain valuable insights into the historic struggle of the residents of Warren County, North Carolina, as they fought against the establishment of a landfill that would house contaminated soil. The community's four-year resistance, culminating in a series of protests with hundreds of civil disobedience actions and arrests, showcases the power of grassroots activism and the indomitable spirit of a community united for a cause.

Through meticulous research and engaging storytelling, McGurty presents the journey of Warren County as a catalyst for change, sparking a nationwide discussion on the intersection of environmental issues and social justice. Discover how the events in Warren County shaped the environmental justice movement and paved the way for communities across the nation to stand up against environmental racism.

Get inspired by the resilience and determination of the Warren County community. Order your copy of "Transforming Environmentalism" today and delve into the history that shaped contemporary environmentalism. Join the movement towards a fairer and cleaner future. Order now!

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