'Environmental Racism' event to look at problems plaguing marginalized communities

A panel discussion on environmental problems affecting marginalized communities will highlight the Environmental Racism event happening from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11, in Academic Instructional Center West Room 204.

Among other environmental effects, marginalized communities are disproportionately affected by noise, water, air and other pollution.

The discussion panel includes WWU political science professor Debra Salazar, rural justice leader Rosalinda Guillen and Northwest Indian College academic and career adviser Patrick Freeland.

An opportunity for questions will follow the discussion.

This event is being put on by the Office of Sustainability in partnership with the Associated Students Environmental and Sustainability Programs, the Ethnic Student Center and the Social Issues Resource Center.

For more information or for disability accommodation, contact the Office of Sustainability at sustain@wwu.edu or 360-650-4501.