A Terrible Thing to Waste

Environmental racism is a devastating reality for marginalized communities, causing irreparable physical harm and robbing America of intellectual power. This award-winning book sheds light on the staggering consequences of toxic exposure and institutional negligence. Through extensive scientific research and incisive analysis, the author explores the biased and flawed metric of IQ and tracks cognitive damage caused by environmental hazards. With sharp, lively reporting, this book inspires debate and offers solutions to remedy this devastating problem.