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EPA drops civil rights probe of Louisiana state agencies over toxic emissions

Por: The Advocate Business June 28, 2023

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The federal on Tuesday abruptly announced it was ending civil rights investigations of the state Department of Environmental Quality and Department of Health over their roles in issuing permits for petrochemical plants near Black communities in St. John the Baptist and St. James parishes. The decision brought harsh criticism from environmental groups that have been pushing the EPA to act more forcefully to address pollution in low-income and... + full article



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