Environmental justice is concerned that people of color and low-income people are disproportionately exposed to environmental contaminants. This exposure to the pollutants comes disproportionately from
A) indoor air pollution.
B) lead exposure.
C) water pollution.
D) hazardous waste sites.

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Hazardous waste sites are often located near low-income and minority communities, leading to disproportionate exposure to environmental contaminants. Indoor air pollution, lead exposure, and water pollution can also have disproportionate impacts, but they are not necessarily more prevalent among people of color and low-income people.

Environmental Justice Is Concerned That People of Color and Low-Income