Cancer Alley links plastic production to public health. Dr. Kimberly Terrell and Gianna St. Julien of the Tulane Environmental Law Clinic explain research on toxic air pollution, cancer risk, and racial disparities along Louisiana’s petrochemical corridor. Host Clark Marchese examines environmental racism, the burden of proof placed on fenceline communities, and the grassroots groups seeking stronger protection and accountability. This case study connects petrochemical pollution, plastic production, public health, and environmental policy while showing how community-centered science can support advocacy.


Episode Guests: Dr. Kimberly Terrell and Gianna St. Julien


More on the Tulane Environmental Law Clinic


Find the Toxic Air Pollution Report here

Find the Racial Demographic Report here

More on the Louisiana Bucket Brigade 

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Pine Forest Media Something in the Water episode on plastic here

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Hosted, produced, and edited by Clark Marchese 

Cover art and PFM logo by Laurel Wong. 

Theme music by Tadeo Cabellos

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