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Book Synopsis: Playing with Fire chronicles the ongoing struggle facing Louisiana families trying to live and work against the backdrop of corrupt politicians and corporate greed. However, the story presented here is relevant wherever low-income, disenfranchised people are not included in decisions about their health and environment. This book examines the tale of Marine Shale Processors, the world’s largest hazardous waste company, and the women who fought to protect their community and their children. The lesson here is that a dedicated group of people fighting for what is right can win and it serves as an example for any community that wants to determine what their own environmental future. Playing with Fire is a well-documented account that provides lessons for communities, government agencies, and corporations. It dispels the narrative that low-income communities must settle for jobs at the expense of clean air and water and politicians and demonstrates that corporations that further trample on the rights of people will ultimately pay the price.
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Experience the captivating and inspiring story of Playing with Fire, a gripping tale that sheds light on the relentless struggle faced by Louisiana families. In a world plagued by corrupt politicians and corporate greed, this book unveils the truth about the challenges confronted by low-income, disenfranchised communities. However, the message portrayed in this narrative is universal - it resonates wherever individuals are excluded from decisions affecting their health and environment.
Delve into the riveting account of Marine Shale Processors, the largest hazardous waste company in the world, and the courageous women who valiantly fought to protect their community and their children. Through their relentless determination, they proved that a united and dedicated group of people can triumph over adversity. This extraordinary tale serves as an exemplary model for any community seeking to seize control of their environmental future.
Playing with Fire is not just a captivating story; it is a documented revelation that imparts invaluable lessons to communities, government agencies, and corporations alike. It challenges the notion that low-income communities must settle for compromised air and water quality in exchange for employment opportunities. Moreover, it exposes the true cost that corporations pay when they trample upon the rights of the people they ought to serve.
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