(BPRW) Hip Hop Caucus Celebrates Organizing Victory in Cancellation of Mitsubishi Chemical Plant in Louisiana | Press releases
“The cancellation of Mitsubishi Chemical Group’s plan to construct the world’s largest Methyl Methacrylate (MMA) facility in Louisiana’s Cancer Alley is a testament to the tireless advocacy and collective power of community members, organizers and supportive partners. Corporate interests and profit potential should never be prioritized above the health and safety of people and the environment. This momentous win is a reflection of the will and tenacity of the people, and is a victory for us all.
Frontline communities, including those in the plant’s proposed location in Ascension Parish, face concentrated pollution and repeat exposure to fossil fuels, which can lead to severe and long-term health effects, like respiratory disorders, stroke, and cancer. Residents have long made their concerns about toxic MMA production known to officials.
It is our aim that communities of color, like those in Ascension Parish, no longer bear the brunt of environmental neglect, negative health outcomes, and corporate exploitation. Through our work with Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Beyond Petrochemicals campaign and our allies, we will continue the fight to stop further petrochemical expansion and advocate for a just, sustainable future where we all thrive.”
Hip Hop Caucus helped amplify Louisiana residents’ efforts through media engagement, video storytelling, and collecting more than 100 letters of opposition during the proposed facility’s public comment period.
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