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‘Cancer Alley’ at center of lawsuit claiming environmental health crisis

Thursday, March 23

(NEW YORK) -- The residents of a Louisiana parish, located in an area that has become known as “Cancer Alley,” filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday against the local government alleging the petrochemical plants built in the area are tantamount to “environmental racism.”The lawsuit, which... Read More.

Deadline for Public Comments Nears for CDCR Environmental Impact Report for Proposed Closure of CCC

Friday, February 11

The deadline to submit comment prior to the preparation for the environmental impact report for the proposed closure of the California Correctional Center is looming. This Monday your comments on environmental consequences as a result of the closure of the facility will end. Ascent... Read More.

Lassen County Supervisors to Review Letter Commenting on CCC Environmental Impact Report

Monday, February 7

The Lassen County Board of Supervisors will discuss the draft of a letter providing the supervisors comments in response to the Preparation of the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the now proposed closure of the California Correctional Center (CCC). All comments are due to... Read More.

CDCR Will Produce Environmental Impact Report for Proposed Closure of CCC

Friday, January 14

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is making a move during the injunction period of the proposed closure of the California Correctional Center, CCC. A public notice of preparation in compliance with the CA Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) will be creating an environmental... Read More.