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Louisiana Court Ruling Upholds Air Permits for Formosa Plastics’ Petrochemical Complex in Cancer Alley
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On January 19, 2024, a Louisiana appellate court affirmed the Department of Environmental Quality's decision to issue air permits for Formosa Plastics' proposed petrochemical complex in St. James Parish. The permits, previously vacated by a lower court, allow Formosa Plastics to construct the largest petrochemical complex in the U.S., emitting over 800 tons per year of toxic air pollution, including carcinogens like ethylene oxide. This decision poses a significant environmental threat to predominantly Black communities in the region already suffering from toxic air exposure, worsening environmental racism in the area known as "Cancer Alley." Despite the setback, Earthjustice, representing various groups, vows to continue fighting against Formosa Plastics and its potential harm to communities.
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