Every American should have the opportunity to live in a community that is healthy and safe. As climate change continues to wreak havoc on the planet, low-income and disadvantaged communities endure a disproportionate share of environmental pollution, ramifications from natural disasters, and public health hazards due to an inequitable distribution of resources.

The Barbara McDowell Public Interest Law Center pursues litigation to ensure the protection, health, and safety of disadvantaged persons and groups who have been exposed inequitably to environmental hazards. The BMPILC also advocates for legislation to protect low-income and disadvantaged communities from environmental hazards and promote an equitable distribution of resources to ensure all Americans are kept healthy and safe.