Why We Don't Know How Much Dangerous Crud Hurricane Laura Blew Into The Air

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Published on September 1, 2020 - Duration: 00:34s

Why We Don't Know How Much Dangerous Crud Hurricane Laura Blew Into The Air

Before Hurricane Laura hit the Gulf Coast directly, area residents were regularly exposed to high levels of toxic air pollution.

Pollution has been linked to increased levels of cancer and respiratory diseases for communities of color, particularly in Louisiana's so-called 'Cancer Alley.'

Now, Hurricane Laura has made the situation even worse, with emissions from chemical fires and oil and gas refinery plants.


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