A significant portion of the Toxic Release sites in Louisiana are within, or next to, census tracts with a majority population of color. The best example is seen through the string of toxic release sites from New Orleans to Baton Rouge (as the triangles string along the blue shaded areas). Overall, over 30% of the state live within a census tract that has at least 1 toxic release site. This map was used to demonstrate the connection of pollution on communities of color for healthcare advocates and community groups in Louisiana.

Sources: ESRI, US Census, EPA: Toxic Release Inventory

Mapmaker: Anthony Giancatarino
October 11, 2010