With at least one chemical plant on fire in Houston and numerous oil refineries shut down and emitting hazardous chemicals into the air and water, Tropical Storm Harvey is putting a spotlight on just how risky it is to base so much of the country’s petrochemical infrastructure in a low-lying area prone to destructive hurricanes.
More immediately, residents of neighborhoods that border industrial sites are grappling with a one-two punch of dangers: First came the flooding and then the hazardous materials being emitted next doorMedia reports show neighbors of industrial facilities complaining of strong chemical odors as well as itchy eyes and other symptoms of contact with potentially hazardous emissions. Read more…
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