Small Towns Fight To Keep Factory Pollution Out

The video explores the environmental and health challenges faced by communities in Louisiana's Cancer Alley, where industrial pollution has led to high cancer rates. It highlights the activism of Sharon Lavigne and others fighting against new industrial projects, emphasizing the historical context of the region's infrastructure rooted in former plantations. The video also discusses the racial and economic disparities exacerbated by pollution and the community's determination to preserve their land and legacy.

What is the primary reason for the high cancer risk in the area known as Cancer Alley?

• Limited access to education

• Lack of healthcare facilities

• High levels of toxic air exposure

• Poor water quality

What was Sharon Lavigne's main concern regarding the new plant proposed by Formosa Plastics?

• The plant would create too many jobs

• It would be located too far from her home

• It would increase pollution in a predominantly Black community

• The plant would not meet federal standards

Which university conducted research linking air pollution to higher cancer rates in Louisiana?

• Louisiana State University

• Tulane University

• University of New Orleans

• Southern University

What historical factor contributed to the industrial development in Louisiana?

• The presence of former plantations

• The discovery of oil reserves

• The construction of major highways

• The establishment of large universities

What type of jobs does Sharon Lavigne's group advocate for?

• Clean and green jobs

• Temporary construction jobs

• Remote technology jobs

• High-paying industrial jobs