US EditionSeveral Lawsuits Filed In Louisiana To Combat Environmental Racism
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Several Lawsuits Filed In Louisiana To Combat Environmental Racism
Source: EMILY KASK / Getty Environmental racism has long been an issue in Louisiana. To drive home how big of an issue it’s been, there’s an 85-mile stretch of land called “Cancer Alley,” due to the number of petrochemical plants built in the area. Unsurprisingly, that stretch of land is filled with low-income, predominantly Black communities. In a much-needed win, a federal judge ruled that a lawsuit alleging Louisiana’s St James Parish engaged…
Environmentalists from Entre Ríos filed a lawsuit on Friday against Governor Rogelio Frigerio for authorizing the hunting of native birds in the province. They claim the resolution is unconstitutional, violates international treaties, and represents a serious setback in environmental and animal rights. "We demand that the State guarantee the human right to a healthy environment and the protection of biodiversity, above the interests of sectors t…
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