The Texas Attorney General is taking a chemical company to court over a massive chlorine leak that forced nearby residents to shelter in place. This legal battle could shake up how industrial plants operate in the region.
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Stable — consistent level of discussion. 6 mentions in the last 30 days, 8 the 60 before, 4 the 90 before that.
The city may face significant cleanup costs if the responsible party cannot pay.
East End residents who live near industrial sites.
Residents living near the fire site who reported health issues.
Residents are demanding accountability and better safety regulations after a massive tire fire in the East End. They want the city to stop repeat offenders and provide more air quality monitoring.
Nearly half of the power plants planned to supply electricity for data centers would be in Texas. Experts warn they will emit significant pollution that could harm the health of communities nearby.
Environmental advocates expressed frustration with what they view as a minor penalty for one of the country’s largest liquefied natural gas exporters
OSHA has issued citations against the company it said was responsible for the December spill and is also proposing fines against a contractor and subcontractor that were hired to provide cleanup.
San Marcos becomes the first Texas city to ban data centers, testing its local control Click2Houston
On Monday's show: We learn how last week's tire fire in southeast Houston may be affecting air quality. And we discuss how last week’s Supreme Court decision allowing the president to end the nation’s Temporary Protected Status program might affect G...
Air Alliance’s community air monitoring program manager, Anthony D’Souza, said readings across the organization’s community air monitors suggest that the spike in pollution was created by the fire.
TCEQ report shows five air contaminants released during Texas City plant fire ABC13 Houston
A new UT Austin report estimates data centers could account for up to 9% of Texas water use by 2040.
The report shows that in 2024 Texas power plants consumed roughly 100 billion gallons of water, while renewables and battery storage use a negligible amount of water. The report shows that Bexar County's water consumption was the highest among...
The order comes about eight months after the agency approved a clean up plan for the site.
A nonprofit watchdog group found that the company emitted at least 119 tons of volatile organic compounds over the last five years, despite enforcement actions for violations of the Clean Air Act.
‘Living in survival mode’: Houston’s embattled immigrant community faces health, climate and petrochemical crises The Guardian
Rapid population growth has driven higher rates of groundwater usage, leading more sinking in these areas.
A chlorine gas leak at the plant last year caused a shelter in place order for nearby cities.
Residents are concerned about the increasing number of gas stations being built in neighborhoods, often very close to homes and schools, and are seeking ways to regulate this.
Trees for Houston has reached a milestone of planting one million trees. This initiative contributes to the city's green infrastructure and environmental health.
A resident raised concerns about the city providing incentives for developers to build on contaminated properties, questioning the fairness to long-term residents and the potential health risks.
City of Houston offering loans for those who redevelop possibly contaminated properties ABC13 Houston
Residents are fighting a proposed gas station and convenience store in their historically residential neighborhood. They argue it violates deed restrictions, will increase crime and pollution, and negatively impact their quality of life.
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