environmental racism

News Article: Formosa EPA hearing gives few answers

Public hearing in Edgard held to address environmental and health concerns of residents regarding Formosa's proposed plant. Judge Joel Chaisson likened the smell of chemical plants to red beans and rice. Walk-Haydel & Associates, who will draft the EIS for Formosa...Read more

News Article: St. John plant pits past, progress

Article highlights two opposing viewpoints to proposed Formosa plant through the opinions of two residents, Wilfrend Greene versus Paul Stein. Greene said he has received three buy-out offers. Article notes that parish officials promised as much as $1 million from St...Read more

News Article: Reaction to Formosa decision mixed

Article notes conflicting opinions on plant's decision not to come to Wallace; EPA calls Formosa's argument that they delayed environmental permitting process confusing and points fingers back at Formosa (never got full cooperation and disclosure from company to move...Read more

News Article: Council Oks rezoning for new Formosa plant

Article is about how St. John the Baptist Parish Council approved controversial rezoning request so that proposed Formosa plant can go ahead being built.Read more

News Article: Plastics plant zoning battle continues

Opponents of proposed Formosa facility have asked St. John the Baptist Parish Planning and Zoning Commission to consider environmental effects before granting the company its rezoning request. Carl Baloney brings up environmental racism, and Wilfred Green brings up...Read more

News Article: Residents attack Formosa plans

Public hearing about proposed rezoning change in Wallace met with opposition. One resident likens it to "genocide." Various people from different organizations quoted. Concerns of residents, preservationists, and environmentalists listed. Alden Andre feigns innonence...Read more

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