Analyzing Environmental Justice Risks from Flares

Oil and gas producers burn off their unwanted gas using flares. View the impacts of flares on their surrounding communities. Identify where flares in the US pose disproportionate environmental justice risks to marginalized populations.The Flaring-EJ Risk tool is in Beta Testing. RMI welcomes your feedback.
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Environment Justice Index quantifies and ranks the negative impact of upstream flaring, based on flare characteristics and social vulnerability.

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Impacted Native American Land

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