Episode 10 - Sacrifice Zones, Pt. 6 - Introduction to Cancer Alley

This episode is about Cancer Alley. A place where the risk of getting cancer is 50 times higher than the national average. A place that the United Nations refers to as “the textbook definition of environmental racism”. A place that has more polluting facilities per square mile than anywhere else in the United States. The ultimate sacrifice zone. We need to talk about Cancer Alley. Learn More about Cancer Alley*:History of Cancer AlleyStory Map of Cancer AlleyUN News Report - Cancer AlleyResearch Article: Employment in Cancer AlleyPlantation (i.e. Slavery) Tourism*If you are unable to view any of the resources listed above, please reach out to me, and I will send you a PDF copy. Connect with our Environmental Justice Lab community: Instagram: @envjusticelab Facebook: www.facebook.com/EnvironmentalJusticeLabEmail: [email protected]’t forget to subscribe and rate the podcast wherever you listen!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-environmental-justice-lab--5583745/support.Don’t forget to subscribe and rate the podcast wherever you listen! Support our work by joining the Supporters Club: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-environmental-justice-lab--5583745/supportConnect with our Environmental Justice Lab community: Instagram: @envjusticelab YouTube: @envjusticelab Email: [email protected]