Cherokee Forest 2024 air monitoring study
Research team: Caroline Frischmon, Barbara Weckesser, Dr. Kathy Duderstadt. Not pictured: Leah Burks and Jennifer Crosslin In February...
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citizensbuyout
Sep 94 min
The odors, noise, and dust that make us sick
Our neighbors report strong odors on average 22 days a month. Our noses and bodies are our first line of defense, alerting us to possible...
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citizensbuyout
Aug 5, 20221 min
Toxic Trespass Training for MS Gulf Coast Residents
The residents of Cherokee subdivision in Pascagoula have an elevated risk of cancer, 2 to 3x more than what the EPA says is acceptable....
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citizensbuyout
Jun 16, 20224 min
Ninety percent of residents surveyed reported respiratory issues
One of the first things we did as we were getting started was talk to our neighbors. We created a simple survey asking folks about what...
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citizensbuyout
Jun 16, 20221 min
We are featured on Climate Justice Y'all Podcast!
In 2021, Barbara Weckesser and Barbara Nelson were featured on the Climate Justice Y'all Podcast. The podcast is dedicated to lifting up...
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citizensbuyout
Jun 11, 20223 min
EPA investigation documents high levels of cancer-causing benzene
In April, 2021, the EPA National Enforcement Investigation Center (NEIC) conducted fenceline air monitoring over the course of three days...
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citizensbuyout
Jun 10, 20226 min
In the News 2014: Our first year of organizing
We made the local news quite a bit in 2014. The series of articles tells the story of our first year of organizing. During that time, we...
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citizensbuyout
Jun 9, 20221 min
Aerial photos of oil in Pascagoula
Below are photos taken on October 8, 2020 courtesy of a volunteer pilot with Southwings. The photos are of Bayou Casotte and the Gulf of...
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