International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS)
Integrating Environmental Justice Metrics into Baltimore’s Environmental Impact Assessments: Addressing Community-Level Risk Disparities
Published February 2, 2026 • Vol. 11, Issue 1, pp. 596–600Open Access
DOI: 10.51584/IJRIAS.2026.11010049
Abstract
Baltimore’s environmental challenges, ranging from toxic air emissions to inequitable industrial zoning, disproportionately affect historically marginalized communities. Current Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) emphasize technical outcomes, but fail to capture disparities in exposure, health, and socioeconomic vulnerability. This paper proposes a systematic integration of environmental justice (EJ) metrics into Baltimore’s EIAs, drawing on national frameworks, comparative urban practices, and a case study of West Baltimore. By embedding EJ indicators into scoping, baseline analysis, prediction, and mitigation stages, Baltimore can align environmental policy with equity and justice goals.
Keywords: Environmental justice, environmental impact assessment, Baltimore, West Baltimore, equity metrics, urban planning, sustainability
| Journal | International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS) |
|---|---|
| ISSN | 2454-6194 |
| Volume / Issue | Volume 11, Issue 1 |
| Pages | 596–600 |
| Publication date | February 2, 2026 |
| DOI | 10.51584/IJRIAS.2026.11010049 |
| Publisher | RSIS International |
| License | Open Access |
How to cite this article
Alexandria R. Horne, & Gbekeloluwa B. Oguntimein (2026). Integrating Environmental Justice Metrics into Baltimore’s Environmental Impact Assessments: Addressing Community-Level Risk Disparities. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS), 11(1), 596-600. https://doi.org/10.51584/IJRIAS.2026.11010049
BibTeX
@article{Alexandria2026,
title = {Integrating Environmental Justice Metrics into Baltimore’s Environmental Impact Assessments: Addressing Community-Level Risk Disparities},
author = {Alexandria R. Horne and Gbekeloluwa B. Oguntimein},
journal = {International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS)},
volume = {11},
number = {1},
pages = {596--600},
year = {2026},
doi = {10.51584/IJRIAS.2026.11010049},
publisher = {RSIS International}
}