A Terrible Thing to Waste

A Terrible Thing to Waste explores the pervasive impact of environmental racism on marginalized communities in the United States, highlighting how systemic exposure to pollution and toxins leads to devastating health and cognitive consequences. Award-winning science writer Harriet A. Washington examines how factors like lead poisoning, pollution, and inadequate healthcare disproportionately harm communities of color, challenging misconceptions about intelligence metrics and emphasizing the need for systemic change. Through extensive research and analysis, the audiobook aims to inform, provoke, and inspire action against this urgent societal issue.