OSHA Office Closure in ‘Cancer Alley’ Raises Fears About Risks to Workers

OSHA Office Closure in ‘Cancer Alley’ Raises Fears About Risks to Workers

Louisiana is one the most dangerous states in the U.S. for workers. The Trump administration plans to close its lone protection unit. The post OSHA Office Closure in ‘Cancer Alley’ Raises Fears About Risks to Workers appeared first on .

Cancer Alley residents concerned as EPA rolls back regulations, allows pollution exemptions

RESERVE — Residents living near Cancer Alley said the Environmental Protection Agency's recent push for deregulation has them extremely worried about the future.Robert Taylor is a lifelong resident of St. John the Baptist Parish and he said the rollback of EPA's policies under President Donald Trump puts his community at a great risk.The EPA recently set up an email for companies allowing them to request exemptions from pollution controls under …

As chemical industry seeks exemption from pollution limits, residents see assault on their lives

Read the full story at Inside Climate News. Last month, after the EPA said it was reconsidering a host of regulations issued by the Biden administration, the agency opened the door for companies to seek exemptions under a clause of the Clean Air Act. The provision allows the president to issue waivers to rules if he … Continue reading As chemical industry seeks exemption from pollution limits, residents see assault on their lives