Louisiana’s Cancer Alley, a stretch of land along the Mississippi River between Baton Rouge and New Orleans, is a region where industrial pollution and health crises intersect. Known for its concentration of petrochemical plants, the area has earned its name due to the high rates of cancer and other illnesses linked to toxic emissions from nearby industrial facilities. The economic benefits of these plants, which provide jobs and contribute to the state’s economy, come at a heavy environmental and human cost that has long affected local communities.
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