Chemical Industry vs. Grassroots Organizers in Louisiana's 'Cancer Alley'

Petrochemical companies and economic development interests in Louisiana have created the Louisiana Industry Sustainability Council to counter grassroots activists who have successfully fought construction of two multibillion-dollar plastics facilities and the nation's largest methanol plant. The activists have received millions of dollars from Michael Bloomberg's Beyond Petrochemicals campaign, which targets 120 new proposed petrochemical facilities. The council, consisting of about 60 representatives, including from Chevron, Dow, Entergy, BASF, and ExxonMobil, aims to "protect and grow safe and responsible community jobs and prosperity in Louisiana."