EiJ Global Record: Eastern North Carolina, USA
The eastern Piedmont and southeastern lowlands of North Carolina are the “birthplace” of the environmental justice movement (EJ) in the United States.
Citizen science and stakeholders involvement
Metztli hernandezAnnotation of
In response to
CITIZEN SCIENCE
Epistemic negotiation
Stakeholders (indigenous groups, activist, scientist, scholars, etc)
Formosa and Whitney Plantation: Lawsuits
Documents track legal challenges to Formosa's planned facility.
Formosa Plastics and Whitney Plantation: EPA
Essay details the EPA's role in compliance with Formosa's attempt to build the proposed facility. Articles detail community meetings with EPA members, and an EIS investigation of Formosa.
Plantations History Whitney
This collection offers detailed history and personal accounts of Whitney plantation, giving context to Formosa's attempts to purchase the land as well as providing critical commentary to these atte
Formosa Plastics and Whitney: Fraud
This collection of news articles details the fraudulent activity of local officials in connection to Formosa, detailing the trial proceedings and findings.
Formosa Plastics and Whitney: General Information
This selection of news articles tracks criticisms from local residents to the zoning and construction of the proposed Formosa facility.