SOMOS EL VALLE
Environmental justice in California’s Central Valley, is a pressing concern that demands immediate attention. This agriculturally rich region is also home to numerous communities disproportionately affected by environmental inequalities.
Addressing these environmental injustices requires collaborative efforts to reduce pollution, promote sustainable practices, and ensure equitable access to vital resources like clean air, water, and land for all residents of the Central Valley.
OIL & GAS POLLUTION
The southern San Joaquin Valley is home to 80% of the oil extraction in California. Operating right next to communities, oil wells leak toxic contaminants into CA pivotal communities.
AIR POLLUTION
The San Joaquin Valley has the worst PM2.5 pollution in the United States.
The state estimates 1,300 people die early each year in the San Joaquin Valley due to PM
pollution.
