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US 'Cancer Alley' residents stand up to petrochemical giants – DW – 12/04/2025
- Residents along Cancer Alley are resisting new petrochemical plants amid health and environmental concerns.
- Activists say the pollution burden falls disproportionately on Black residents in Cancer Alley.
- Rise St. James, led by Shamell Lavigne, coordinates local opposition to the plastics plant.
- The state regulator denies that residents face disproportionate pollution burdens.
- Johns Hopkins researchers suggest cancer risk could be higher than government estimates.
- Local lawsuits and banking pressure are used to push back against new projects.
- Community concerns link pollution to health problems like infertility and respiratory issues.
- Global plastics production is expected to rise, intensifying local and international debate.
- The story traces a historical pattern linking slavery, industry, and current environmental inequities.
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