Episode 12 - Sacrifice Zones, Pt. 8 - The EPA and Cancer Alley

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is the United States’ regulatory body who is responsible for keeping us safe from pollution and environmental hazards. So what are they doing about everything that is going on in Cancer Alley? From letters to lawsuits, this episode explores all that the EPA has done in response to the continued push for change from the residents in Cancer Alley. Let’s get into it!

Learn more about the EPA’s involvement in Cancer Alley*:
EPA Administrator Michael Regan tours Cancer Alley and other pollution hot spots, vowing to promote environmental justice - The Washington Post

Residents of Louisiana’s Cancer Alley hopeful for action after EPA head’s visit | Environment | The Guardian

Complaint No. 01R-22-R6 and 04R-22-R6 against the LDEQ

Complaint No. 02R-22-R6 against the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH)

Letter of Concern from EPA to LDEQ and LDH

Letter to Denka and DuPont (before the lawsuit)

EPA’s lawsuit against Denka and DuPont

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