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A mile and a half from the Marktown neighborhood, Happy Jacks Liquors in Whiting is one of the few stores within walking distance of the neighborhood.

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American industry disproportionately affects the health of low-income communities. East Chicago, Indiana — known as the country's "most industrialized municipality" during the 19th century — offers a glimpse into environmental inequities plaguing the rust belt.

Nearly 80 percent of the city is zoned for heavy industries that pollute the air, water, and soil. These industries, which once bolstered citizens’ economic futures, now threaten their existence.

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A mile and a half from the Marktown neighborhood, Happy Jacks Liquors in Whiting is one of the few stores within walking distance of the neighborhood.<br /> <br /> |||<br /> <br /> American industry disproportionately affects the health of low-income communities. East Chicago, Indiana — known as the country's "most industrialized municipality" during the 19th century — offers a glimpse into environmental inequities plaguing the rust belt.<br /> <br /> Nearly 80 percent of the city is zoned for heavy industries that pollute the air, water, and soil. These industries, which once bolstered citizens’ economic futures, now threaten their existence.
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