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Why We Don't Know How Much Dangerous Crud Hurricane Laura Blew Into The Air
Video Credit: Wochit News
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.