Even though more than 60% of incinerators are in majority-white communities, those in communities of color have more people living nearby, burn more trash, and emit more pollutants, Ewall said.

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Even though more than 60% of incinerators are in majority-white communities, those in communities of color have more people living nearby, burn more trash and emit more pollutants, Ewall said.