Robert B. Bullard

Robert B. Bullard is a prominent environmental justice scholar and activist known as the "father of environmental justice." He studies how marginalized communities, especially people of color and low-income groups, often face disproportionate environmental hazards like pollution, waste sites, and industrial facilities. His work highlights the unfair distribution of environmental risks and advocates for equitable policies to protect vulnerable populations. Bullard's research has helped raise awareness about environmental inequality, emphasizing that environmental justice is essential for fair treatment and healthy living conditions for all communities.