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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Health
  • Environmental Communication
  • Community Engagement

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  • Superfund sites are hazardous waste locations identified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requiring cleanup.
  • Community Engagement Cores (CECs) are integral to the Superfund Research Program, facilitating work with affected populations.
  • Environmental communication is crucial for addressing public health concerns near hazardous waste sites.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight key themes from new research on environmental communication and community engagement.
  • To synthesize lessons learned from community engagement with Superfund sites.
  • To identify areas for future research and best practice development.

Main Methods:

  • The study synthesizes findings from eight articles in a special issue.
  • It focuses on research concerning Community Engagement Cores (CECs).
  • Analysis centers on community engagement strategies and environmental communication.

Main Results:

  • Important lessons were learned regarding community engagement and environmental communication.
  • Significant knowledge gaps remain in understanding effective engagement strategies.
  • The research underscores the need for continued practice, reflection, and research.

Conclusions:

  • Effective community engagement is vital for Superfund site cleanups.
  • Further research is necessary to refine best practices in environmental communication.
  • Collaboration between researchers and affected communities can improve public health outcomes.