Air Quality
Summary
El Paso is currently topping the charts for the worst air pollution in the region, and experts warn it’s only going to get tougher to breathe this year. Expect more health alerts and a major push for city officials to finally crack down on local environmental rules.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 1
Impact analysis
Expect your tax dollars to shift toward new environmental compliance programs and potential healthcare costs as respiratory issues rise.
Public health advocates and local residents who will finally see some pressure put on polluters to clean up their act.
Local businesses and industrial operators who might face expensive new regulations and operational hurdles.
Mentions & discussions (8)
Residents to ‘seek accountability’ at Marathon Refinery public meeting
Preliminary reports show that the El Paso Marathon Refinery released more than 15 tons of pollutants on August 4, and now residents are encouraged to join their public meeting on Tuesday to learn about the investigation results. The Texas Commission...
Residents vent their frustrations to US Rep. Escobar, El Paso officials at Marathon refinery community meeting
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The San Juan Neighborhood Association invited residents to attend a community meeting Wednesday to discuss Marathon Petroleum refinery. The meeting comes three weeks after the refinery released more than 15 tons pollutants, a...
Podcast: After refinery releases 15 tons of pollution, who’s holding Marathon accountable?
El Paso County Commissioner David Stout talks through his experience learning about this pollution event, how Marathon responded and what to know about the county challenging the renewal of the refinery’s air permit. The post Podcast: After refinery ...
ABC-7 Xtra Sunday – Marathon Emissions Fallout
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- A set of incidents at a major local refinery may now result in legal action - and more. Marathon Petroleum, which operates the industrial facilities around Trowbridge Dr. in south-central El Paso says they responded and found...
El Paso Officials Seek Answers Following Emissions at Marathon Refinery
El Paso Officials Seek Answers Following Emissions at Marathon Refinery Inside Climate News
Large flares, gas emissions at El Paso refinery alarm neighbors
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Last week, multiple incidents at the Marathon refinery in South-Central El Paso made some residents question the future of their neighborhood. Two environmental quality reports said the refinery released harmful gasses Aug. 4...
El Paso, Las Cruces rank among the worst cities for air pollution, study shows
El Paso, Las Cruces rank among the worst cities for air pollution, study shows Las Cruces Sun-News
El Paso ranked among most-polluted major U.S. cities in 2024. And 2025 may be worse.
El Paso ranked among most-polluted major U.S. cities in 2024. And 2025 may be worse. El Paso Matters
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