Environmental justice in France? A spatio-temporal analysis of incinerator location

Laurian, Lucie; Funderburg, Richard

doi:10.1080/09640568.2012.749395

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“…As expected, many studies conclude that groups with a low socioeconomic status tend to be more highly exposed to air pollutants and toxicants, due especially to the proximity of their homes to pollution sources (e.g. high-traffic roads, industrial facilities and waste disposal sites) (Finkelstein et al, 2005; Chaix et al, 2006; Marshall, 2008; Briggs et al, 2008; Yanosky et al, 2008; Diekmann and Meyer, R, 2010; Viel et al, 2010; Brochu et al, 2011; Bell and Ebisu, 2012; Laurian and Funderburg, 2013). …”

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“…This is a recent research topic in Europe, but still limited in France (Laurian, 2009, 2008; Havard et al, 2009; Deguen and Zmirou-Navier, 2010; Laurian and Funderburg, 2013). We found an uneven distribution of NO 2 concentrations between census blocks where different social groups live.…”

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“…More recently, the issue of uneven distribution of environmental pollution across populations with different socioeconomic status entered into discussions in Europe, specifically in The Netherlands (Kruize et al, 2007), Finland (Rotko et al, 2001), Sweden (Chaix et al, 2006), Germany (Kohlhuber et al, 2006), the UK (Namdeo and Stringer, 2008; Mitchell and Dorling, 2003; Fairburn et al, 2009; Walker, 2010; Jephcote and Chen, 2012), Italy (Forastiere et al, 2007), and France (Laurian, 2008; Havard et al, 2009; Laurian and Funderburg, 2013). In contrast with American studies, inconsistent results were obtained in Europe.…”

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Air quality and social deprivation in four French metropolitan areas—A localized spatio-temporal environmental inequality analysis

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Vieira

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Several studies have documented that more deprived populations tend to live in areas characterized by higher levels of environmental pollution. Yet, time trends and geographic patterns of this disproportionate distribution of environmental burden remain poorly assessed, especially in Europe. We investigated the spatial and temporal relationship between ambient air nitrogen dioxide (NO2) concentrations and socioeconomic and demographic data in four French Metropolitan Areas (Lille in the north, Lyon in the center, Marseille in the south, and Paris) during two different time periods. The geographical unit used was the census block. The dependent variable was the NO2 annual average concentration (µg/m3) per census block, and the explanatory variables were a neighborhood deprivation index and socioeconomic and demographic data derived from the national census. Generalized additive models were used to account for spatial autocorrelation. We found that the strength and direction of the association between deprivation and NO2 estimates varied between cities. In Paris, census blocks with the higher social categories are exposed to higher mean concentrations of NO2. However, in Lille and Marseille, the most deprived census blocks are the most exposed to NO2. In Lyon, the census blocks in the middle social categories were more likely to have higher concentrations than in the lower social categories. Despite a general reduction in NO2 concentrations over the study period in the four metropolitan areas, we found contrasting results in the temporal trend of environmental inequalities. There is clear evidence of city-specific spatial and temporal environmental inequalities that relate to the historical socioeconomic make-up of the cities and its evolution. Hence, general statements about environmental and social inequalities may not properly characterize situations where people of higher social status find the benefits of living in a specific city outweigh the detriment of higher pollution.

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“…Environmental inequality and its adverse health effects have received substantial public attention worldwide (Goodnough, 2016; Laurian & Funderburg, 2014; Nichols, 2001). Particularly the disproportionate exposure to unfavorable environmental conditions is of interest to researchers and policy makers alike.…”

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“…Immigrants may also lack support systems to protect themselves from the discriminatory attitudes of the majority population. Notable case studies document that environmental inequality can be exacerbated by the disproportionate siting of toxic facilities in immigrant communities (Cole & Foster, 2001; Laurian & Funderburg, 2014) and restrictive immigration policies on the grounds that excessive immigration depletes America’s ecosystems (Park & Pellow, 2011). All of these factors, combined with evidence from previous research, indicate that immigrants are potentially more susceptible to exposure to environmental hazards.…”

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Environmental inequality and pollution advantage among immigrants in the United States

Bakhtsiyarava

Nawrotzki

2017

Applied Geography

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Environmental inequality scholarship has paid little attention to the disproportional exposure of immigrants in the United States (U.S.) to unfavorable environmental conditions. This study investigates whether new international migrants in the U.S. are exposed to environmental hazards and how this pattern varies among immigrant subpopulations (e.g., Hispanics, Asian, European). We combine sociodemographic information from the American Community Survey with toxicity-weighted chemical concentrations (Toxics Release Inventory) to model the relationship between toxin exposure and the relative population of recent immigrants across Public Use Microdata Areas (PUMAs, n=2,054) during 2005–2011. Results from spatial panel models show that immigrants tend to be less exposed to toxins, suggesting resilience instead of vulnerability. This pattern was pronounced among immigrants from Europe and Latin America (excluding Mexico). However, our results revealed that Mexican immigrants are disproportionately exposed to environmental hazards in wealthy regions.

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Social Justice and Equity Issues of Air Pollution

Nguyen

2024

The Handbook of Environmental Chemistry

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Environmental justice in France? A spatio-temporal analysis of incinerator location

Cited by 65 publications

References 42 publications

Air quality and social deprivation in four French metropolitan areas—A localized spatio-temporal environmental inequality analysis

Air quality and social deprivation in four French metropolitan areas—A localized spatio-temporal environmental inequality analysis

Environmental inequality and pollution advantage among immigrants in the United States

Social Justice and Equity Issues of Air Pollution

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