

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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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Petrochemicals and Environmental Justice
01:52 • 14min
Exploring Fenceline Communities and Industrial Separation
15:52 • 1min
Resistance and Resilience: Activism Against Environmental Injustice
17:21 • 18min
Exploring Multi-Scalar Solutions for Industrial Transformation
35:41 • 2min
Rethinking Planetary Politics
37:50 • 8min