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Tag: EPA

Posted inEnvironment

Will Trump dismantle the new EPA rule limiting a Cancer Alley pollutant?

Avatar photo by Safura Syed January 31, 2025January 30, 2025

The EPA lowered how much ethylene oxide industrial workers can be exposed to. The chemical is emitted by several Cancer Alley facilities. But will Pres. Donald Trump reverse the rule?

A gravel hauling truck passes Melvin Jennings house on Hano Road at 2:48 a.m. June 3, 2024.
Posted inEnvironment

A sleepless Louisiana community battles noise pollution: ‘It’s like torture’

Lue Boileau by Lue Palmer | Louisiana Illuminator October 18, 2024October 18, 2024
Posted inEnvironment

Court blocks use of civil rights rule for environmental protections in Louisiana

Tristan Baurick by Tristan Baurick August 23, 2024August 23, 2024
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Gov. Landry accuses EPA of trying to close Denka plant in LaPlace

Wesley Muller by Wesley Muller | Louisiana Illuminator July 2, 2024
Industrial facilities in Louisiana's "Cancer Alley" are shown in this photograph.
Posted inEnvironment

Real-time data show the air in Louisiana’s ‘Cancer Alley’ is even worse than expected

Grist avatar by Grist June 11, 2024August 13, 2024
Singer Dawn Richard, who was formerly in the pop group Danity Kane, describes the landscape of industrial facilities surrounding her parents home in Westwego on Wednesday, February 28, 2024.
Posted inEnvironment

Homegrown singer uses her fame to fight for environmental justice

Drew Costley by Drew Costley April 30, 2024April 22, 2025
Posted inEnvironment

23 states ask EPA to halt civil rights rules regulating pollution

by Floodlight April 22, 2024June 10, 2024
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For communities near chemical plants, new EPA standards on toxic pollution are a relief

Charles Maldonadoby Charles MaldonadoApril 10, 2024
Posted inEnvironment, Government

Secrecy around gas export terminals leaves public in the dark on dangers

by Floodlight March 6, 2024March 6, 2024
Posted inEnvironment

State sues EPA for records of communications with La. environmental groups, journalists

Drew Costley by Drew Costley January 26, 2024April 22, 2025

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