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Though the home's future is uncertain, Michael Unger installs a new sink and cabinets in the kitchen of his childhood home where he lives with his sister Kim Rodriguez.

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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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Though the home's future is uncertain, Michael Unger installs a new sink and cabinets in the kitchen of his childhood home where he lives with his sister Kim Rodriguez.<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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