Exposing Health Risks and Environmental Injustice in Arizona's Borderlands
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The health risks of mining and industrial pollution are hitting rural and Mexican-American communities in Arizona hard. These communities, including areas like Santa Cruz County, South Tucson, and the Patagonia Mountains, face heightened exposure to airborne toxins like manganese from mining, which is linked to neurological issues and other severe health problems. Join us as Dr. Denise Moreno Ramírez, a Postdoctoral Research Associate and environmental scientist at the University of Arizona’s College of Public Health, discusses her work on these urgent health and environmental injustices.
Dr. Ramírez’s research exposes how these pollutants are contaminating air and water, creating health disparities that are often overlooked. With deep family roots in Arizona’s mining industry, she collaborates closely with residents to document their experiences and advocate for clean air, safe drinking water, and policies to protect these vulnerable communities. Her talk offers an invaluable perspective for anyone interested in health, justice, and the role of healthcare in supporting communities facing environmental threats.
Don’t miss this opportunity to see how healthcare can intersect with environmental justice—and discover how you can make a difference in communities at risk.