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Dr. Rachel G. McKane holds the Jack Meyerhoff Chair of American Environmental Studies and serves as an Assistant Professor of Sociology at John Brown University. Her research addresses critical issues at the intersection of environmental justice, health disparities, and urban sustainability. McKane's work examines the equity implications of urban transportation systems, as well as the challenges of transitioning away from carbon-intensive industries in regions like Appalachia. Recent work analyzes sustainability plans in U.S. cities, with a focus on how they address equity concerns. She also explores the role of mutual aid in advancing environmental justice, drawing on critical theoretical perspectives.

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• Publications: 19
• Citations: 305