People's Power Hour

PPH - From Plantations to Petrochemicals

Alliance for Affordable Energy Season 6 Episode 1

Sheila Tahir, of the Louisiana Bucket Brigade, draws connections between the 1811 Louisiana Slave Revolt and the grassroots environmental movement of the River Parishes. Sheila hosts the Down by the River Bike Ride, which introduces how themes of resistance and resilience have defined the area now known as Cancer Alley for centuries. Join our host Yvonne to learn about the transition from plantations to petrochemicals in the region.

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