In a significant victory for the community in South Memphis, a plant that uses cancer-causing ethylene oxide to sterilize medical equipment has announced its closure. The decision comes after years of organizing by residents and activists who have been fighting against industrial pollution in their area. Ethylene oxide has been linked to various forms of cancer. The facility, owned by Sterilization Services of Tennessee, is one of over 20 sources of toxic pollution in south Memphis, where the majority of residents are Black. While this is seen as a major achievement, activists stress that more work needs to be done to address other polluters in the area.

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