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Posts Tagged ‘Environmental Racism’

New study shines light on environmental racism’s health consequences

Environmental racism harms children's health, leading to neurotoxic chemical exposure and developmental delays.

New study shines light on environmental racism’s health consequences

Children from low-income families and families of color are exposed to more neurotoxic chemicals and experience greater harm that affects brain development and contributes to developmental delays, according to a review in the peer-reviewed journal, Environmental Health Perspectives (EHP).

What Are Neurotoxic Chemicals?

Neurotoxic chemicals include lead, particulate matter,...

DOJ Sues ‘Cancer Alley’ Chemical Company Over High Cancer Risks

Cancer Alley Lawsuit

DOJ Sues ‘Cancer Alley’ Chemical Company Over High Cancer Risks

Federal authorities are cracking down on chemical manufacturers along Louisiana’s notorious “Cancer Alley” in an effort to reduce hazardous chemical emissions that pose an imminent health hazard to nearby communities.

The legal action comes after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) opened a series of civil rights investigations into Louisiana state agencies over permitting...

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