Sacrifice zones

Topic sh2024001624 · id.loc.gov

Scope Notes

Here are entered works on populated areas with high levels of pollution and environmental hazards due to nearby toxic or polluting industrial facilities. These communities have historically consisted of low income and/or minority populations.

Used for

Sacrifice areas

History

[Established April 2026.]

Broader Terms (1)

Land use

Related Terms (1)

Environmental racism

Hierarchy

Broader groupings: