Disproportionate Exposure to Industrial Noise Pollution: An Environmental Justice Analysis of Low-Income Housing Zones

Rajesh Kumar; Anita Singh

doi:10.71222/9hxp6t07

Authors

Rajesh Kumar Department of Zoology, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, India Author
Anita Singh Department of Zoology, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, India Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.71222/9hxp6t07

Keywords:

Environmental Justice, Noise Pollution, Low-Income Housing, Spatial Analysis, Policy Interventions

Abstract

Focusing on environmental justice implications, this research article canvass the disproportional exposure to noise pollution in low-income housing zones. The survey veritably employ a -methods approach, integrating spacial analysis, noise level measurements. And demographic information to reveal pattern of inequity. Spotlight disparity, result unveil important correlativity between socioeconomic position and noise pollution exposure. To mitigate these impact, the discourse explore policy interventions and community-ground solution. This work train to bring to the discourse on environmental justice by providing grounds and actionable insights.

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