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Trump's EPA Rollback Threatens Health in Cancer Alley

2/20/2026

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The U.S. President Donald Trump's EPA revoked a key regulation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, risking worse health outcomes in Louisiana's Cancer Alley.
Gary C. Watson Jr., a resident of Cancer Alley, notes that many residents attend multiple funerals monthly due to pollution.
Matthew Tejada of the Natural Resources Defense Council says communities of color will suffer the most.
Research indicates these groups are more likely to live near pollution sources, increasing health risks.

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The U.S. President Donald Trump's EPA revoked a key regulation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, risking worse health outcomes in Louisiana's Cancer Alley.
Gary C. Watson Jr., a resident of Cancer Alley, notes that many residents attend multiple funerals monthly due to pollution.
Matthew Tejada of the Natural Resources Defense Council says communities of color will suffer the most.
Research indicates these groups are more likely to live near pollution sources, increasing health risks.