Dataset Identification:
Resource Abstract:
- description: EJSCREEN is an environmental justice (EJ) screening and mapping tool that provides EPA with a nationally consistent
dataset and methodology for calculating "EJ indexes," which can be used for highlighting places that may be candidates
for further review, analysis, or outreach as the agency develops programs, policies and other activities. The tool provides
both summary and detailed information at the Census block group level or a user-defined area for both demographic and environmental
indicators. The summary information is in the form of EJ Indexes which combine demographic information with a single environmental
indicator (such as proximity to traffic) that can help identify communities living in areas with greater potential for environmental
and health impacts. The tool also provides additional detailed demographic and environmental information to supplement screening
analyses. EJSCREEN displays this information in color-coded maps, bar charts, and standard reports. Users should keep in mind
that screening tools are subject to substantial uncertainty in their demographic and environmental data, particularly when
looking at small geographic areas, such as Census block groups. Data on the full range of environmental impacts and demographic
factors in any given location are almost certainly not available directly through this tool, and its initial results should
be supplemented with additional information and local knowledge before making any judgments about potential areas of EJ concern.;
abstract: EJSCREEN is an environmental justice (EJ) screening and mapping tool that provides EPA with a nationally consistent
dataset and methodology for calculating "EJ indexes," which can be used for highlighting places that may be candidates
for further review, analysis, or outreach as the agency develops programs, policies and other activities. The tool provides
both summary and detailed information at the Census block group level or a user-defined area for both demographic and environmental
indicators. The summary information is in the form of EJ Indexes which combine demographic information with a single environmental
indicator (such as proximity to traffic) that can help identify communities living in areas with greater potential for environmental
and health impacts. The tool also provides additional detailed demographic and environmental information to supplement screening
analyses. EJSCREEN displays this information in color-coded maps, bar charts, and standard reports. Users should keep in mind
that screening tools are subject to substantial uncertainty in their demographic and environmental data, particularly when
looking at small geographic areas, such as Census block groups. Data on the full range of environmental impacts and demographic
factors in any given location are almost certainly not available directly through this tool, and its initial results should
be supplemented with additional information and local knowledge before making any judgments about potential areas of EJ concern.
Citation
- Title EJSCREEN Indexes--2017 Public Release.
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- creation Date
2017-10-06T23:33:49.918269
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2018-08-06T20:52:45Z
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on a transform by Damian Ulbricht. Run on 2018-08-06T20:52:45Z
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CINERGI Metadata catalog
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- electronic Mail Address cinergi@sdsc.edu
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eng
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ISO 19139 Geographic Information - Metadata - Implementation Specification
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2007
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urn:dciso:metadataabout:d812f834-cfff-4ed6-a1a4-9ea966477a0a
Metadata record format is ISO19139 XML (MD_Metadata)