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Find out about the economic challenges associated with dependency on non-renewable resources.

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How the oil, gas, and petrochemicals affect air quality, water resources, land use, and biodiversity.

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Why communities located near oil, gas, and petrochemical facilities face health risks.

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Visualizing Environmental Injustice with Interactive Data: Cancer Alley, Louisiana

This article explores Cancer Alley, an 85-mile stretch in Louisiana that epitomizes the intersection of environmental justice and industrial development, where predominantly Black communities face disproportionate health risks from a high concentration of petrochemical plants and refineries.