Crossposted from Facing South. The Environmental Protection Agency issued a new rule this week requiring power plants in 27 states in the eastern half of the U.S.
Compiled by Facing South/The Institute for Southern Studies. Percent of the population living within 10 miles of Gulf of Mexico waters in areas affected by the BP disaster who were directly exposed to the spilled oil: 40
Percent of Southeast Louisiana residents surveyed by the Louisiana Bucket Brigade who reported being exposed to BP's oil or chemical dispersants: 46
A special Facing South investigation by Sue Sturgis and Chris Kromm. Following the BP oil disaster, federal agencies took steps that may have further compromised the health of cleanup workers and Gulf Coast residents.
By Sue Sturgis, Facing South. A year after the BP oil catastrophe in the Gulf of Mexico, a growing number of cleanup workers and coastal residents are reporting debilitating health problems associated with exposure to toxic chemicals in cru
A special 
By Sue Sturgis, 
