... on the extent of environmental injustice, human rights violation, and conflicts involving indigenous groups,states, and MNCs over natural resources, environmental exploitation, and hazardous waste ... charges of environmental racism,” “garbage imperi-alism,” and “toxic terrorism” against MNCs and governmentagencies with disregard to the environment, human health, and human rights (Uva and Bloom ... efforts of various environmental organizations, mediaexposure of environmental disasters, and strong legislative and political responses. The rising cost of hazardous wastedisposal and increased...