Concentration of chemical exposures along the Mississippi River corridor in Cancer Alley.
1 report, 1 independent
Updated Jul 1
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What happened
Concentration of chemical exposures along the Mississippi River corridor in Cancer Alley.
Who's involved
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Part of
Reports on chemical exposure risks in the country.Also in this story
- David Michaels estimates that current chemical exposure limits are outdated, while Nixon signed the Act establishing OSHA.
- Studies are underway regarding industry impact in the overburdened Baltimore area, noting chemical disaster risks in Baltimore, Lac-Mégantic, and East Palestine.
The entities involved
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Mississippi River
primary river of the largest drainage basin in the United States
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Cancer Alley
area in Louisiana with larger than usual clusters of cancer patients
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Related events
- A study is underway examining how microbes impact the health of the Mississippi River.
- Sedimentation issues are affecting riverbed access in the Mississippi River.
- John Ramirez-Avila is leading a study investigating water quality issues in the Mississippi River system.
- Nutrients originating from the Mississippi River are reported to be damaging the health of the reef at Flower Garden.