Alice Mah, "Petrochemical Planet: Multiscalar Battles of Industrial Transformation" (Duke UP, 2023)
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Unpacking Petrochemicals: Environmental Justice and Activism
This chapter explores the complex interplay between the petrochemical industry, environmental injustice, and multiscalar activism. It highlights the impact of plastics on marginalized communities and how activists are forming connections across various social concerns. Through case studies like Cancer Alley, the discussion emphasizes the need for a broader understanding of interconnected struggles in the fight against the petrochemical industry's influence.
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