This is from MN 350, and accords with DFLEC policy:

For decades, low income and BIPOC communities have faced a disproportionate burden of pollution. Polluting facilities get concentrated in communities which are often treated as “sacrifice zones,” leading to environmental, health, social, and economic consequences that can span generations. Despite having little to no say in whether or not a facility can be sited in their community, frontline communities are forced to take on a disproportionate burden of pollution. That is why we are working to pass the Frontline Communities Protection Act (FCPA).

When multiple sources of pollution are located in a community, they have a cumulative effect on the health and environment of the community including asthma, heart disease, cancer, cardiovascular disease, and more. These effects can be particularly harmful for young children and pregnant people. This increased likelihood of health issues only exacerbates other social and economic issues plaguing our communities.

This bill will give power back to the people, and provide essential and necessary protections against pollution. As we shift away from fossil fuels and work to tackle the roots of systemic injustice, this bill will be an important tool to ensure that no community gets left behind. Can you send a message asking your legislators to support the FCPA?

We must stand in solidarity with our most overburdened communities, and show decision makers that this is an essential bill to pass this session. This is a crucial opportunity to begin addressing decades of systemic injustice. Thank you for taking action to advance environmental justice in Minnesota.

In solidarity,

Noelle Cirisan
MN350 Action Political Manager