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Green but NIMBY: Unequal Burdens in L.A. Communities
“Not In My Backyard” (NIMBY) is a familiar refrain heard by policymakers trying to make a difference. What does it mean to be environmentally responsible without contributing to environmental racism? How is it that the disproportionate share of the burden for environmentally irresponsible acts falls upon marginalized and vulnerable communities? This panel features individuals intimately familiar with L.A. communities, as well as the broader environmental practices and policies that affect them.