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Alice Mah, "Petrochemical Planet: Multiscalar Battles of Industrial Transformation" (Duke UP, 2023)

Aug 8, 2024
Alice Mah, a Professor in Urban and Environmental Studies at the University of Glasgow, dives deep into the dark underbelly of the petrochemical industry in her book, 'Petrochemical Planet.' She highlights the environmental injustices faced by marginalized communities, such as those in Louisiana's Cancer Alley, and the psychological toll of living near industrial sites. Mah showcases grassroots activism, particularly in China, and emphasizes the urgent need for multi-scalar solutions and rethinking planetary politics to combat environmental crises and foster resilience.
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