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Interesting read about the impact of runaway industrialization in Louisiana. Having lived near New Orleans for a number of years I saw some of this but looks like it's definitely taken a turn for the worse..
The Louisiana Environmental Apocalypse RoadTrip
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Environment
Health
New Orleans
Cancer
Posted 7 y ago
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First, I lived in New Orleans and the metro area for 15 years. Cancer corridor existed long before Pres. Trump thought about running for President. Article failed to mention Gov Edwin is a Democrat. Article also failed to note Pres. Obama with his excess EPA regulations, changed anything for the good. The chemical plants are located where they are due to the navigable section of the Mississippi serviceable by tanker, bulkers, or container ships. The supply of fresh water is very important to these plants. There have been many attempts to relocate those who lived in the area before the plants were built. Many refuse to move due to their reliance on local jobs. Then there are many who moved to the area after the plants were built. Anyone with a set of eye and a functioning nose knows the area is a cesspool.
The main question the article never addressed, is what do you want done? The writer is a New Yorker who went to Columbia. Will he feel better to move Monsanto to the Hudson River? Dow can move to the East River. Red Hook terminal in Brooklyn can handle a few of these plants. We could shut the factories done and have the Chinese make the stuff.
The main question the article never addressed, is what do you want done? The writer is a New Yorker who went to Columbia. Will he feel better to move Monsanto to the Hudson River? Dow can move to the East River. Red Hook terminal in Brooklyn can handle a few of these plants. We could shut the factories done and have the Chinese make the stuff.
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LT John Chang
Definitely no easy answers, and sometimes that's the typical pattern of liberal writers - bias against conservative leadership with no better solutions offered. But that's my red state shaded moderate colors showing!
It's been awhile since I've been in the Big Easy, but definitely a shame that it didn't get better after Katrina. Sometimes the silver lining of natural disasters is the clean state effect. Looks like that wasn't the case here.
It's been awhile since I've been in the Big Easy, but definitely a shame that it didn't get better after Katrina. Sometimes the silver lining of natural disasters is the clean state effect. Looks like that wasn't the case here.
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We have two thing that generate money and jobs in and around New Orleans, Hospitality and Energy. Take your pick.
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LT John Chang
Definitely one of those times when you wonder what can any of us do, but awareness / discussion gives a starting point.
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