If we talk about the environment, for example, we have to talk about environmental racism - about the fact that kids in South Central Los Angeles have a third of the lung capacity of kids in Santa Monica.

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This quote highlights the issue of environmental racism, specifically addressing the disparity in health impacts and conditions between different communities. By comparing the lung capacity of children in South Central Los Angeles to those in Santa Monica, it sheds light on the unequal distribution of environmental hazards and their detrimental effects on marginalized communities. The quote emphasizes the interconnectedness of the environment and social justice, stressing the need to address environmental issues from an equitable standpoint.

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