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New research from the University of New Hampshire shows that the way government screening tools measure community disadvantage can leave rural areas under‑identified for public support. The study compared four environmental‑justice screening tools—two from the White House, one each from the Department of Energy and the Department of Transportation, and a fourth created by New York state—examining how they use data on income, pollution and health. Results reveal significant differences in how these tools flag communities, with rural regions particularly at risk of being overlooked for funding.

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