The EPA’s decision to scrap a pivotal civil rights investigation on Louisiana’s Cancer Alley drew concern from advocates and residents about the future of the agency’s commitments to justice for communities plagued by legacy pollution.
The Environmental Protection Agency and Justice Department announced on June 27 that they are ending a probe into the Louisiana government’s oversight of a heavily industrialized corridor of southeastern Louisiana near Baton Rouge.
The decision appears to conflict with the EPA’s previous statements and commitments to abating pollution in the region, leaving advocates questioning the message the action sends ...
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