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February 21, 2022

Chicago Denies Permit for General Iron Metal Plant After Organizing from Community
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Chicago officials have rejected the final permit for the highly
contested General Iron metal shredding plant in the city's Southeast
Side. The area is home to mostly Black and Brown residents. It's a major
victory for local activists whose protests included a hunger strike last
year that drew national attention to the issue. A coalition of
environmental groups said, "Our community is not a sacrifice zone. This
decision can be a turning point for communities of color that have been
hurt by environmental racism for decades."


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