Sewage Sludge Research Spurs Cries of Racism
Scientists, conducting federally funded research, spread fertilizer made from human and industrial wastes on the lawns of poor, black Baltimore families.
Researchers, who claim the fertilizer was harmless, say they were trying to determine whether it could protect children from lead poisoning in the soil.
Critics say the study smacked of environmental racism.
For insight, Farai Chideya speaks with Associated Press reporter John Heilprin, who recently reported on the story. We also hear from Dr. Michael Klag, dean of the Bloomberg School of Public Health at Johns Hopkins University.
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