Year of Publication
2024
College
Public Health
Date Available
5-1-2024
Degree Name
Master of Public Health (M.P.H.)
Committee Member
Erin Haynes
Advisor
Florence Fulk
Co-Director of Graduate Studies
Anna Hoover
Abstract
It is evident that West Louisville and Rubbertown are experiencing environmental exposures and related health impacts. It is important for environmental justice (EJ) areas like West Louisville and Rubbertown to gain increased awareness, due to EJ areas commonly being overlooked and forgotten about because of unjust treatment and lack of involvement. Furthermore, all of the data used for this project was publicly accessible. Community residents and the general public can access these data sources to identify which facilities are emitting toxins, as well as specific hazardous substances that are being released, the location of hazardous sites, cleanup status, and more. This empowers the community because action can be taken from the resources provided on these public databases.
Recommended Citation
Wright, Ashley, "Environmental Justice in West Louisville, Ky" (2024). Theses and Dissertations--Public Health (M.P.H. & Dr.P.H.). 443.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/cph_etds/443
