Cancer Alley and Environmental Gaslighting with Dr. Kimberly Terrell and Gianna St. Julien

Today we dive into the case study of Cancer Alley. We investigate the environmental and health impacts of a region in Louisiana notorious for its high concentration of petrochemical plants. The discussion focuses on how pollution from these industries contributes to disproportionately high cancer rates, particularly in marginalized communities. Special guests Dr. Kimberly Terrell and Gianna St. Julien from Tulane Environmental Law Clinic share insights from their groundbreaking studies that link air pollution to increased cancer risks and explore the concept of environmental racism. The episode also highlights grassroots activism efforts aimed at addressing these injustices and the ongoing fight for meaningful policy change in the region.Episode Guests: Dr. Kimberly Terrell and Gianna St. JulienMore on the Tulane Environmental Law ClinicFind the Toxic Air Pollution Report hereFind the Racial Demographic Report hereMore on the Louisiana Bucket Brigade More on Rise St. JamesMore on Concerned Citizens of St. JohnPine Forest Media Something in the Water episode on plastic hereMore information about the episode and the Plastic PodcastEpisode Transcript and more information on the Pine Forest Media Website.Follow Pine Forest Media on Instagram @pineforestmediaHosted, produced, and edited by Clark Marchese Cover art and PFM logo by Laurel Wong. Theme music by Tadeo Cabellos Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.