US Ends Cancer Alley Investigation: Will Environmental Racism Ever Find Justice?
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on November 22, 2023
Louisiana’s air quality, particularly in Cancer Alley, is deteriorating, putting black residents at a higher risk of developing cancer. The Biden administration’s decision to halt an investigation, despite clear evidence of discrimination, raises concerns about environmental injustice. While the EPA’s lawsuit targets emission reductions from Denka Performance Elastomer LLC, detractors worry that the administration’s withdrawal establishes a concerning pattern, leaving the fight against toxic pollution and racial injustice in limbo and affecting the well-being of impacted communities.
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Across the United States, there has been a consistent and . . .
