"… polymers and thermoplastics, is a top employer in the two towns involved: Burkville, a rural community best known for hosting Alabama’s annual Okra Festival …"

"… nvironmental challenges add another hurdle for low-income communities like Burkville.“When you’re poor, you’re so busy surviving. You have different prio …"

"… ay to people, ‘Are you worried about clean air?’ ”The SABIC plant in Burkville has been fined before for environmental violations, paying a $60,000 clean …"