Ruling follows residents’ complaints that emissions were causing health problems
St Bernard has a sulfur dioxide problem
Local view of EPA letter to LDEQ
EPA says state agencies’ regulation of air pollution may violate civil rights of Black residents
State does not protect Black residents near Denka
EPA finds strong evidence state agencies have left Black residents living near Denka and throughout the Chemical Corridor disproportionately exposed to harmful pollutants
Denka is caught again
Reports also revealed Denka disposed of waste EPA believes is contaminated with chloroprene in River Birch landfill
Did Racial Justice prevail
Pollution and racial justice: What does a ruling on a huge plastics plant mean for Louisiana?
Judge canceled air permit – hurts Black communities
Judge tosses air permit for giant plastics complex, citing potential impact on Black community
Less pollution so change the requirements for testing
Mosaic plant in St. James seeks to lower air permit after tests show pollution less than thought
Haze. If the State will not act the EPA will
EPA steps in to reduce haze pollution after Louisiana fails to meet deadline
Chlorine leak being investigated by State Police
DEQ, State Police investigate inaccurate reporting of April chlorine leak that cut short shelter in place order
Forever chemicals in water systems
Chemicals are linked to concerns over birth defects and cancer