Health risks in Louisiana's Cancer Alley due to industrial pollution
Residents living along an 85-mile stretch of road in Louisiana, known as 'Cancer Alley,' face seven times the national average cancer risk, chronic health conditions, and other serious health issues due to the high concentration of fossil fuel and petrochemical operations in the area. The Human Rights Watch report highlights the failure of state and federal regulators to monitor and address the dangers posed by industrial pollution, leading to devastating health effects on the local population.