Several Lawsuits Filed In Louisiana To Combat Environmental Racism

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Environmental racism has long been an issue in Louisiana. To drive home how big of an issue it’s been, there’s an 85-mile stretch of land called “Cancer Alley,” due to the number of petrochemical plants built in the area. Unsurprisingly, that stretch of land is filled with low-income, predominantly Black communities. In a much-needed win, a federal judge ruled that a lawsuit alleging Louisiana’s St James Parish engaged in racist land-use policies can proceed.

According to AP News...