Sacrifice zone
A sacrifice zone is a geographic area that has been permanently impaired by environmental damage or economic disinvestment. These zones are most commonly found in low-income and minority communities.[1] Commentators including Chris Hedges, Joe Sacco, and Stephen Lerner have argued that corporate business practices contribute to producing sacrifice zones.[2][3][4]
The concept of sacrifice zones was first discussed during the Cold War, as a likely result of nuclear fallout.[1]
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References
- ^ a b "Think Globally, Act Locally: Steve Lerner, 'Sacrifice Zones,' at Politics and Prose". Washington Post.
- ^ "Sacrifice Zones: The Front Lines of Toxic Chemical Exposure in the United States".
- ^ "Chris Hedges: America's devastated 'sacrifice zones' are the future for all of us".
- ^ "Drive For Profit Wreaks 'Days Of Destruction'". NPR.org. 2 August 2012.