"A Terrible Thing to Waste" Questions

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The following are discussion questions for Harriet A. Washington's book A Terrible Thing to Waste - Environmental Racism and its Assault on the American Mind. 

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Questions for Chapter 3 - Poisoned World: The Racial Gradient of Environmental Neurotoxins

1. How can redlining be ended or combatted if its effects are so deeply engraved in society? 

2. Is there any way to balance urban-style living and pollution? Is it a necessary evil? 

3. (With regards to the Census) If no one can define race, how can any progress be made in order to combat race-related issues and injustices? 

4. (With regards to pollution as a whole) Who can be blamed? Who is the common enemy? 

5. Do/should the industries that pollute the environment get off without reprimand? Who holds them accountable?