Everyone knows the air around Louisiana’s Cancer Alley is bad. But how bad? And what’s actually in it? That’s what two scientists at Johns Hopkins University set out to understand. Their work so far has shown the air in the communities around massive petrochemical plants has as much as 10 times higher levels of toxins than was previously known. This week, we talk to Peter DeCarlo and Keeve Nachman about their findings and the technology they used to do the research.
In the news: Florida sheriffs call for a different approach on immigration enforcement; several Southern legislators fan anti-Muslim bigotry; and a data dashboard illustrates the economic impacts of gun violence in Tennessee. Plus: the Big Ears Festival returns to Knoxville.
Show Notes:
“Scientists Uncover the Truth in Cancer Alley” The YEARS Project
“Florida Sheriffs rebel against Trump’s, DeSantis’ mass deportation efforts” Florida Phoenix
“Sheriff Judd answers questions about Immigration Enforcement Council” Polk County Sheriff
“Islam in the United States” Wikipedia
“Tuberville shares social media post suggesting Muslims are ‘the enemy’” Politico
“‘Unabashed bigotry’: GOP’s Tuberville sparks backlash with anti-Muslim messages” MS NOW
“‘It Doesn’t Need to Be Here’: The Right Vilifies a Muslim School in Alabama” The New York Times
“Doug Jones calls Tommy Tuberville’s anti-Muslim rhetoric ‘vile’” Alabama Reflector
“Nashville leaders demand Rep. Ogles resign after he calls for deportation of all Muslims” Nashville NewsChannel 5
“House GOP leadership silent as more members post anti-Muslim statements” NPR
Tennessee Firearm Fatality Dashboard The University of Tennessee
Voices for a Safer Tennessee
Big Ears Festival
The Pilot Light