A new study warns that 5,500 facilities handling sewage, fuel, and hazardous waste in the US may flood with rising sea levels. These sites often sit next to neighborhoods already struggling with pollution, poverty, or limited power. The research highlights how marginalized communities face disproportionate health risks from toxic waste near their homes.
Experts warn that moderate emission cuts could spare 300 of these facilities by 2100. Communities can push for transparent data about flood risks and emergency warning systems, but relocation options may be necessary for the most exposed sites.
Source: https://www.earth.com/news/a-map-warns-that-5500-toxic-waste-hotspots-in-the-us-could-be-submerged-and-turn-floods-into-massive-chemical-disasters