What do Caitlyn Jenner and residents of a small, poisoned development in Riverside County have in common? They have both been disparaged and belittled by a top state toxicologist.
In California, low-income minorities overwhelmingly live in the most polluted communities in the state. You would think that the agency mandated to protect them from toxic harm would be sensitive and respectful to these populations, making every effort to apply environmental laws and regulations equally to all. But you would be wrong if you are talking about the scientists tasked with determining whether toxic cleanups are needed.