Overview
The EPA has recently launched an Environmental Justice Screen and Mapping tool.
Go to the following link:
Link to Environmental Justice Mapping Tool
1. Launch the EJ Screen tool.
2. Enter your zip code or an area that you spent a lot of time in. For instance, the zip code is 92019 which is the college zip code.
[Image unavailable: Screen shot of webpage location for text box to enter a city, state, or zip code]
3. Next you want to go to the left side of the webpage and select "Environmental Burden Indicators" and a drop-down list will provide your options. Select one (I suggest Hazardous Waste Proximity) and a map will show that impact in your area.
[Image unavailable: Screenshot of the list of options on left side of webpage that includes Environmental Burden Indicator]. ----> [Image unavailable: Screenshot of the drop down list after you select Environmental Burden Indicators. List Includes: Particulate Matter 2.5 Ozone Nitrogen Dioxide (NO₂) Diesel Particulate Matter Toxic Releases to Air Traffic Proximity Lead Paint Superfund Proximity RMP Facility Proximity Hazardous Waste Proximity Underground Storage Tanks Wastewater Discharge Drinking Water Non-Compliance Suggested selection is Hazardous Waste Proximity. It is the 10th one down the list,]
4. After you selection and map will open. Take a screenshot of your map and upload (5 points). Example below.
[Image unavailable: Sample screenshot of what is required for this assignment to be submitted.]
5. Then post a Word or pdf document with your thoughts about living near the amount of hazardous waste around you. (5 points).
---- 5 points for the map and 5 points for your document with thoughts regarding the hazardous waste around you.