In a letter [1] to EPA staffers, Administrator Lisa P. Jackson issued interim guidance over the integration of environmental justice into agency decision-making, rule development, and scientific analysis. Jackson stated, "Dirty air, polluted water, and contaminated lands have significant impacts on the health and economic possibilities of the people who live in overburdened communities."
"Toxic Towns USA," part of Dr. Sanjay Gupta's yearlong environmental investigation [2], re-airs July 31st at 8pm and 11pm and August 1 at 2am EST.
Links:
[1] http://yosemite.epa.gov/opa/admpress.nsf/bd4379a92ceceeac8525735900400c27/c00c43354d35367e8525776c005ea8dc!OpenDocument
[2] http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2010/toxic.america/