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Hurricane Laura doesn’t come to Mossville every day. But the pollution does

Storms like Hurricane Laura don't come to this Louisiana town too often. But pollution does. For decades chemical plants have been spoiling the air and waterways in the Lake Charles area. And people aren't happy about it.
Laura hits petrochemical region, and a factory goes up in flames
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Laura hits petrochemical region, and a factory goes up in flames

The hurricane rolled over a coast studded with oil, gas and chemical plants. Other storms have caused the release of toxic substances, often affecting minority communities.
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