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Uprising in Cancer Alley.(Convent-St. James, Louisiana region beset with petrochemical pollution)(Brief Article)
The Progressive
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October 1, 1997|
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Convent, Louisiana
Chimney stacks punctuate the 100-mile stretch between Baton Rouge, and New Orleans. This strip of land is home to 138 petrochemical companies: Texaco, Borden, Occidental Chemical, Kaiser Aluminum, Chevron, IMC-Agrico, Dow, and Du Pont--to name a few.
State and local officials say the petrochemical industry contributes billions of dollars to the local economy. Residents call the area Cancer Alley and say the industry has destroyed the environment.
Like the rest of Cancer Alley, the town of Convent has its share of industry. ...
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