Pbs Learning Media: Environmental Public Health: Environmental Justice: Opposing a Toxic Waste Incinerator

Learn how farm workers and owners formed a rare alliance in an effort to block the use of an incinerator in their Latino community by suing for environmental discrimination in this video segment adapted from 'Earthkeeping: Toxic Racism.' Learn about the rural town of Kettleman City, California, where one of the country's largest hazardous waste landfills is located. Hear how farm workers and farm owners joined together to sue the waste management corporation for environmental discrimination against poor and minority communities. In addition, learn about environmental law principles that led to a ruling in favor of the citizens. Includes background essay and discussion questions. [4:36]