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Study Reveals Racial Disparities in Louisiana Petrochemical Workforce

4/18/2025

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A Tulane University study uncovers stark racial disparities in Louisiana's petrochemical workforce, highlighting the underrepresentation of people of color in all job levels. While the industry claims to be working towards equity, critics assert that their efforts fall short against the backdrop of high pollution in predominantly Black neighborhoods and soaring industry profits.

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A Tulane University study uncovers stark racial disparities in Louisiana's petrochemical workforce, highlighting the underrepresentation of people of color in all job levels. While the industry claims to be working towards equity, critics assert that their efforts fall short against the backdrop of high pollution in predominantly Black neighborhoods and soaring industry profits.