Community Resistance Against Pollution

Sharon Levine is actively opposing the expansion of the petrochemical industry in St. James, Louisiana, where pollution has significantly impacted the community. Notably, the cancer rate in the area exceeds the national average by more than seven times, prompting Levine’s advocacy efforts. When a multi-billion dollar plant was proposed, she rallied her neighbors to unite against the development, highlighting the urgent need for community action in the face of environmental threats. Levine's story sheds light on the deep-rooted challenges posed by industrial pollution and the power of local activism in fighting for public health and safety.