Sacrifice zone

A sacrifice zone is a geographic area that has been permanently impaired by environmental damage or economic disinvestment. These zones are most commonly found in low-income and minority communities. Commentators including Chris Hedges, Joe Sacco, and Stephen Lerner have argued that corporate business practices contribute to producing sacrifice zones.

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The concept of sacrifice zones was first discussed during the Cold War, as a likely result of nuclear fallout.