‘Some communities should not have burden of carrying danger for the rest,’ politician says
Cancer Alley getting noticed
Gordon Plaza scores a win
‘Day of celebration’: Gordon Plaza wins $35 million relocation plan after long struggle
I am cleaning up my emissions because I was told to do so
Westlake chemical plants near Lake Charles failed to manage industrial flares, EPA says.
Cancer Alley air could get cleaner
Settlement could also upgrade flaring rules for many of nation’s plastic manufacturers
Connecticut sized dead zone
Gulf of Mexico ‘dead zone’ again expected to be larger than Connecticut
Change of heart, EPA will help with Gordon Plaza
Announcement comes after New Orleans officials said EPA wouldn’t fund residents’ moves
EPA to plan clean up contaminated sites
EPA money will be used to plan cleanup of contaminated sites in Baton Rouge, state
Some benzine levels up from some refineries
Refineries in Chalmette, Norco and Westlake all cited
No help for moving from Gordon Plaza
Residents, council say Cantrell administration should still fund the moves
Causes cancer even when closed – Denka plant
This plant emits a chemical that likely causes cancer even when it’s closed, LSU research says