Formosa Plastics, a Taiwanese industrial giant, is trying to put a pulp rayon plant in this mostly-black community. Steve visits with a plant official, and with some residents who allege that the company’s decision to site the plant in their town was motivated by racism.
The article you just read is free because dedicated readers and listeners like you chose to support our nonprofit newsroom. Our team works tirelessly to ensure you hear the latest in international, human-centered reporting every weekday. But our work would not be possible without you. We need your help.
Make a gift today to help us reach our $25,000 goal and keep The World going strong. Every gift will get us one step closer.