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Environmental Justice and Community Resilience: Investigating the Impact of Industrial Pollution on Marginalized Populations
Issue Vol. 1 No. 01 (2025): Volume 01 , Issue 01 Oct 2025 --- Section Articles --- Published Date: 2025-10-01
Abstract
Environmental justice has become a critical global concern as marginalized communities continue to bear a disproportionate burden of industrial pollution. This research explores how socioeconomically disadvantaged populations are systematically exposed to toxic industrial environments due to weak regulatory practices, economic inequalities, and discriminatory land-use planning. The study examines the multidimensional link between pollution, public health, social vulnerability, and community resilience in developing and industrializing regions. Using an interdisciplinary approach that draws from public health, environmental science, sociology, and governance studies, the paper investigates how exposure to heavy metals, chemical effluents, air particulates, and unsafe water sources leads to chronic illnesses, economic instability, reduced life expectancy, and intergenerational inequality. Through field surveys, case studies, GIS-based pollution mapping, and policy analysis, the research highlights the environmental injustice faced by marginalized groups who lack political representation, legal empowerment, and infrastructural resilience. The study argues that true environmental justice requires a shift toward inclusive governance, equitable resource allocation, localized resilience strategies, and transparent industrial regulation. The findings reinforce the urgent need for community-centered environmental planning, stronger legal frameworks, and sustainable industrial development models that prioritize human well-being and ecological balance.
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