Episode 9 - Sacrifice Zones, Pt. 5 - USEPA vs. Denka & DuPont

As we continue our series on “Sacrifice Zones”, we turn our attention to Cancer Alley, a particularly insidious area in Louisiana that is riddled with petrochemical plants and various chemical facilities. In a major step, the EPA has filed a lawsuit against Denka and DuPont, companies with long-standing histories of polluting in Cancer Alley. On this episode, we begin our discussion of Cancer Alley by talking about this lawsuit by the EPA. Stay tuned!Learn More about the EPA’s lawsuit against the Denka Plant*:Lawsuit: EPA vs. Denka and DupontReport: "Waiting to Die: Toxic Emissions and Disease around the Denka Plant*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: @envjusticelabFacebook: www.facebook.com/EnvironmentalJusticeLabEmail: [email protected] Forum: https://lesleysjoseph.wixsite.com/lesleyjoseph/blogDon’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]