With that in mind, activists and advocates across the nation are working to ensure that environmental justice is a reality for everyone.
In Our America: Green Guardians, Race and Culture reporters from across ABC Owned Television Stations introduce men and women who are passionate about making the world a safer, cleaner place -- one city, community and block at a time.
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