The Guardian Environment·5 min read·medium
Louisiana communities are left in the dark on toxic air – and industry helped keep it that way
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Residents in Louisiana's industrial corridor face health risks from toxic air pollution while local laws restrict public monitoring. Investigations reveal that state monitoring stations are often poorly placed and fail to test for the most dangerous chemicals.
Smoke billows from a chemical plant in Louisiana. Smoke billows from a chemical plant in Louisiana. Floodlight Pollution Louisiana communities are left in the dark on toxic air – and industry helped keep it that way Lawmakers weakened community air monitoring as industry pushed back against greater scrutiny
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