In this episode, Jenn dives into the toxic mess—literally—that was the Love Canal disaster. What started as an abandoned canal in Niagara Falls, New York, became a dumping ground for thousands of tons of hazardous waste, poisoning an entire community. But here’s where it gets really wild—the ones who fought back weren’t politicians or corporate bigwigs. It was the badass moms, housewives, and everyday residents who refused to let their families suffer in silence.

From organizing protests to demanding action from the U.S. government, these women sparked an environmental movement that changed history. How did an entire neighborhood become a toxic time bomb? And how did a group of determined mothers take on powerful corporations and win? Jenn breaks down the shocking story of Love Canal, the fight for justice, and how these fierce women set the stage for environmental activism as we know it today.

Sources:

• Poisoned Ground: The Tragedy at Love Canal – A documentary that explores the environmental disaster, corporate negligence, and the community’s fight for justice.
• Paradise Falls: The True Story of an Environmental Catastrophe by Keith O'Brien – A deeply researched book detailing the full history of Love Canal, the families affected, and the activists who fought to expose the truth.