High cancer risk plagues Louisiana town near chemical plants

In Reserve, Louisiana, the cancer risk is almost 50 times the national average. CBS News followed one man who is fighting the company he believes is causing it. Janet Shamlian reports.
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[@hunterhayes2017]

“Why should I move and how can I move”🤦‍♂️

[@mwolfe2022]

You do realize a lot of his money is tied into his home? If he decided to not sell to others due to moral reasons, he'd lose all that. But even so, if he did sell he'd sell at a loss and where in the country can you even go with such little money?

[@ArrowLooper]

Its on fire rn

[@ArrowLooper]

Well now its on fire

[@LouisianaSpey]

Same thing in SWLA, we are surrounded by plants

[@lottnio8207]

That is freedom from regulation and people want more of it! Instead of complaining people should show gratitude.

[@BakuganBrawler211]

Less regulation paid off now the plant is exploding and burning currently…

[@indigobeaumont1246]

My hometown lol

[@hamfistsman6267]

There is your freedom, and lack of regulations you wanted.

[@thomasblanchard7096]

Hello the jet stream people

[@bakerbaker454]

The devil we know documentary