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fencelinewatch.bsky.social @fencelinewatch.bsky.social · 15h
Federal agencies that help keep us safe are being dismantled even as situations get more dangerous. buff.ly/eTFlsUJ #EnvironmentalJustice
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Studying this super El Niño could save lives. NOAA is scaling back research
A powerful El Niño is already influencing extreme weather around the planet. During the last strong El Niño, federal agencies ramped up research in the hope of improving weather forecasts. This year,…
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fencelinewatch.bsky.social @fencelinewatch.bsky.social · 18h
Rice University study finds income disparities in natural disaster preparedness #EnvironmentalJustice buff.ly/a6oxNSA
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Rice University study finds income disparities in natural disaster preparedness | Houston Public Media
Nearly half of low-income households say they would be unprepared if natural disaster struck.
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fencelinewatch.bsky.social @fencelinewatch.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Those most affected by extreme storms and flooding are often left without the financial security of flood insurance when disasters strike. #EnvironmentalJustice buff.ly/TDXZZYI
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fencelinewatch.bsky.social @fencelinewatch.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
The invisible injustice of extreme heat (Inside Climate News) #EnvironmentalJustice buff.ly/eWXZa5f
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Revealing the Invisible Injustice of Extreme Heat - Inside Climate News
Thermal imaging shows how people experience scorching heat varies depending on their circumstance.
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fencelinewatch.bsky.social @fencelinewatch.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
On Oct. 1, we gathered w/ local orgs & community members to raise questions & concerns about Valero's Manchester refinery's permit renewal. The refinery has operated without a valid permit for months in a community with an already disproportionate pollution burden Read more: buff.ly/lRp0327
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fencelinewatch.bsky.social @fencelinewatch.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
As Texas rejects heat safeguards, thousands of workers are getting sick in extreme temperatures #EnvironmentalJustice buff.ly/UhbJ6wM
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fencelinewatch.bsky.social @fencelinewatch.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito recuses himself from a climate case because of his financial ties to major fossil fuel & petrochemical companies. #EnvironmentalJustice buff.ly/QigiQMX
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Alito bows out of blockbuster Supreme Court climate case
The conservative justice had previously resisted calls from environmentalists to recuse himself.
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fencelinewatch.bsky.social @fencelinewatch.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Pennsylvania’s AI boom is repeating old patterns of exploitation we saw during the fossil resources industry buildout. #EnvironmentalJustice buff.ly/PeGg8yJ
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Pennsylvania’s AI Boom Is Repeating Old Patterns of Exploitation - Inside Climate News
A new study says the data center industry’s expansion echoes patterns of environmental and health harms that have long plagued the state.
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fencelinewatch.bsky.social @fencelinewatch.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
AI & automation are eliminating jobs in the petrochemical & plastics industries by automating tasks done by shift workers. The industry is benefiting from tax abatements promised in exchange for local employment. #EnvironmentalJustice buff.ly/a5V9Y4z
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fencelinewatch.bsky.social @fencelinewatch.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
While the Trump administration continues its disinvestment in renewable energy, Germany pledges to phase out fossil fuels by 2045. buff.ly/qhPegDs
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Germany pledges to phase out fossil fuels for first time with target of 2045
Campaigners say plan marks notable shift away from oil and gas as previously pledges were only for carbon neutrality
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fencelinewatch.bsky.social @fencelinewatch.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Trump Moves to Strip Pollution Limits from Power Plants Near Black Communities #EnvironmentalJustice buff.ly/G5sb6Z0
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Trump Moves to Strip Pollution Limits from Power Plants Near Black Communities
The EPA says a repeal would lower electricity costs, though residential rates have risen sharply since Trump took office.
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fencelinewatch.bsky.social @fencelinewatch.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Join us at the air permit hearing for the RMP Valero facility (9701 Manchester St). If you've experienced any effects due to smells this facility may be emitting, you can make a public comment. 📅 Thursday, October 1 🕖️ 7pm 📍 Hartman Park, 9311 E. Avenue P. buff.ly/fiqmShX
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fencelinewatch.bsky.social @fencelinewatch.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
We continue to pay the price on multiple levels for the war on Iran, as gas and diesel prices have skyrocketed amid hostilities. #EnvironmentalJustice buff.ly/SiMznCe
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As Hostilities Flare and Oil Prices Spike, U.S. Consumers Pay at the Pump - Inside Climate News
Experts say President Trump’s rollback of climate policy is leaving consumers more vulnerable to price shocks and pollution.
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fencelinewatch.bsky.social @fencelinewatch.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
The war on Iran has raised plastic production costs, and we are seeing the effects as product prices climb while companies post record profits. #EnvironmentalJustice buff.ly/BK8T8LJ
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Six ways the war on Iran exposed the real cost of plastics - Greenpeace International
The war on Iran exposed plastics’ dependence on volatile fossil fuel supply chains, driving up costs for everyday goods. A strong Global Plastics Treaty can help build a more stable, resilient future.
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fencelinewatch.bsky.social @fencelinewatch.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Last Saturday, 25+ service providers & local orgs attended Manchester’s first Community Health Fair, bringing essential services & resources to Manchester & communities impacted by polluting industries. We distributed 40 more chemical disaster toolkits to the community. #EnvironmentalJustice
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fencelinewatch.bsky.social @fencelinewatch.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
The oil and gas industry is polluting East Texas drinking water sources: 'A disaster waiting to happen' - Houston Chronicle #EnvironmentalJustice buff.ly/sSUcdmg
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fencelinewatch.bsky.social @fencelinewatch.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
A new study links exposure to industrial and petrochemical pollution to an increased rate of breast cancer diagnosis. #EnvironmentalJustice buff.ly/HZKiUr1
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Does exposure to industrial pollutants raise the risk of breast cancer? - Safety+Health Magazine
Researchers estimated exposure to 15 common industrial pollutants based on participants’ home address and distance to release sites.
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fencelinewatch.bsky.social @fencelinewatch.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
The EPA illegally terminated $7 billion solar program intended to help poorer Americans. #EnvironmentalJustice buff.ly/FIwxKRP
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fencelinewatch.bsky.social @fencelinewatch.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Celebrating #HispanicHeritageMonth with our community. We are grateful to all community members, partners, & participants for making this community health and resource fair a success. Thank you for investing in our community. Hope to see you all next year!
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fencelinewatch.bsky.social @fencelinewatch.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Join us on Saturday, September 19th from 10 am - 1 pm for the first annual Manchester Community Health Fair! Health and community resources will be available, as well as free food, live music, and activities! Chemical Disaster Toolkits for eligible community members provided by Fenceline Watch.
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fencelinewatch.bsky.social @fencelinewatch.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with us at the Manchester Health Fair on Saturday, Sep. 19, at Hartman Park! Celebra el Mes de la Herencia Hispana con Fenceline Watch en la Feria de Salud de Manchester, el sábado 19 de septiembre, en Hartman Park. #EnvironmentalJustice buff.ly/AB0wNod
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fencelinewatch.bsky.social @fencelinewatch.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
After a boiler malfunction at ExxonMobil last week, the Baytown refinery released more than 54,000 pounds of carbon monoxide. Communities cannot keep bearing the burden of pollution-related health effects from petrochemical facilities. #EnvironmentalJustice buff.ly/DgpBhHy
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ExxonMobil releases more than 54,000 pounds of unauthorized air pollution at Baytown refinery – Houston Public Media
According to an initial report filed with the TCEQ, ExxonMobil says a boiler malfunction led to the air pollution release.
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fencelinewatch.bsky.social @fencelinewatch.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Yesterday, we collaborated w/ Backbone Campaign to deploy the Constitution Preamble at the "Recommitting to Democracy” Program Season Kick-off Festival. Thanks to the Rothko Chapel for organizing & to the dozens who signed their name or left a message. #EnvironmentalJustice
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fencelinewatch.bsky.social @fencelinewatch.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
As Extreme Weather Worsens, Black and Hispanic Homeowners Are Paying More for Insurance insideclimatenews.org/news/0509202... #EnvironmentalJustice
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As Extreme Weather Worsens, Black and Hispanic Homeowners Are Paying More for Insurance - Inside Climate News
Residents in predominantly Hispanic communities in Florida are paying on average $5,014 more annually for their policies, a new report says.
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fencelinewatch.bsky.social @fencelinewatch.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
This Sunday, Fenceline Watch will join other organizations in standing for democracy during Rothko Chapel's season kick-off event! Come out and sign the "We the People" banner. #EnvironmentalJustice 📍Rothko Chapel 📅Sunday, Sep 13 🕐️1-4pm More info on the banner: buff.ly/UyxL0MW
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fencelinewatch.bsky.social @fencelinewatch.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
After 9/11, Documents Suggest, New Yorkers Were Misled About Air Quality www.nytimes.com/2026/09/07/n... #EnvironmentalJustice
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Plastic Pollution Coalition @plasticpollutes.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
🍎 Back-to-school season is a great time to rethink plastic. We have five plastic-free school supplies + practical tips to avoid plastic this school year and work toward systemic change. 🎒 📓 Read our latest here: bit.ly/schoolplasticfree
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fencelinewatch.bsky.social @fencelinewatch.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Join us on September 19th for the Manchester Community Health Fair! We'll have health services, community resources, & cultural performances by 🎵 @segundobarriocc 🪶 @itzcoatl_tezkatlipoka_houston 🎺 🎻 @mariachicalmecac! More info: www.fencelinewatch.org/events/2026-...
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fencelinewatch.bsky.social @fencelinewatch.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
To emphasize this point, NPR found that heat-related deaths are 5 times worse than stats indicate. www.npr.org/2026/08/31/n... . We must work to reduce climate change and protect our communities and workers. #EnvironmentalJustice
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NPR spent 2 years tracking deaths from heat. We found a staggering hidden toll
An NPR investigation found that people in the U.S. are dying from heat much more often than official counts show. We explore the reasons why — and how lives can be saved.
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fencelinewatch.bsky.social @fencelinewatch.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Workers, especially those who do outdoor labor or work in high-heat facilities like the petrochemical industry, need these protections. Last week, these rules were presented at a House subcommittee meeting. www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/worker-heat-...
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Worker heat protections front and center during House subcommittee hearing - Safety+Health Magazine
Lawmakers, business representatives and worker advocates testified on Sept. 2.
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fencelinewatch.bsky.social @fencelinewatch.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
And yet, the federal government is stripping away worker safety measures. As human-caused climate change causes extreme heat, worker protection against these rising temperatures is under threat. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/01/c...
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https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/01/climate/heat-workplace-protections-osha-trump.html?unlocked_article_code=1.9lA.WBrl.pBMac9HvvfTi&smid=url-share
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fencelinewatch.bsky.social @fencelinewatch.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Workers are on the front lines of community protection and well-being. Today, we celebrate the few who have sacrificed for the benefit of the many. #LaborDay #EnvironmentalJustice
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fencelinewatch.bsky.social @fencelinewatch.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
The human toll of air pollution is staggering.  Air pollution increases healthcare costs, reduces productivity, & places a growing burden on economies. #CleanAirDay should be every day for healthier people and stronger economies bit.ly/4A3XVZi #EnvironmentalJustice
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fencelinewatch.bsky.social @fencelinewatch.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Months of workshops & community input resulted in the Chemical Disaster Response Toolkit distribution at today's Super Neighborhood meeting. With more than 700 chemical facilities in our area, residents must be prepared for a chemical disaster. #EnvironmentalJustice
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fencelinewatch.bsky.social @fencelinewatch.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Oil & gas executives have made millions since the start of the War in Iran, profiting off a crisis. #EnvironmentalJustice www.nytimes.com/2026/07/28/c...
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https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/28/climate/fossil-fuel-executives-stocks-iran.html?unlocked_article_code=1.1FA.kDmo.H-dZrzxAaHfv&smid=url-share
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fencelinewatch.bsky.social @fencelinewatch.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Conflict of interest shows up in how powerful people profit while disinvesting from communities. It is especially clear when a Supreme Court Justice has made more than $2.9M from oil & gas assets. #EnvironmentalJustice www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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Samuel Alito gained up to $2.9m from oil and gas assets since joining supreme court, analysis shows
Critics argue US high court justice should recuse himself from upcoming fossil fuel firms’ climate accountability case
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fencelinewatch.bsky.social @fencelinewatch.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
The EPA has been deregulating industry and removing protections against pollution for vulnerable communities #EnvironmentalJustice insideclimatenews.org/news/0109202...
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The Trump EPA Is a Toothless Friend of Polluting Industries, Analysis Shows - Inside Climate News
The EPA’s retreat from its role guarding clean air and water will have lasting effects on public health, critics fear.
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fencelinewatch.bsky.social @fencelinewatch.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
The petrochemical industry continues to receive tax abatements while slowing job and economic growth in the cities & towns in which it operates. Check out the new report from @ieeeorg.bsky.social: ieefa.org/articles/tex... #EnvironmentalJustice
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Texas petrochemical expansion lacks rewards for host cities
September 3, 2026 (IEEFA) – Petrochemical host cities across Texas were expecting economic booms but are instead experiencing blight, health issues, and devalued property. According to the latest Inst...
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fencelinewatch.bsky.social @fencelinewatch.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Join us today at 1 PM CT for a @plasticpollutes webinar hosted on the plastic industry’s propaganda campaign in K-12 education. 🍎 We’ll uncover industry’s tactics to infiltrate education with pro-plastic curriculum & how we can get #PlasticExpelled from schools! ✏️ bit.ly/ppc-webinar-...
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fencelinewatch.bsky.social @fencelinewatch.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
New report uncovers the plastic industry’s propaganda playbook for influencing U.S. K-12 public education, & outlines how to expel the plastic industry from schools. Read #PlasticExpelled by @plasticpollutes. bit.ly/ppc-plastic-... #PlasticPollutes #EnvironmentalJustice
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fencelinewatch.bsky.social @fencelinewatch.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
We are grateful to represent Super Neighborhoods 65 & 82 at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Sergio Ivan Rodriguez Memorial Pedestrian Bridge, named in honor of Milby High School student Sergio, who lost his life 2 years ago while crossing train tracks near the school.
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fencelinewatch.bsky.social @fencelinewatch.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
In intense weather events, such as the tropical activity approaching the Gulf Coast, petrochemical facilities risk power failure. This can increase emissions or trigger a chemical disaster, where fenceline communities often face the health impacts first & worst. #EnvironmentalJustice
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fencelinewatch.bsky.social @fencelinewatch.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Coalition asks EPA and OSHA to streamline requirements for protecting workers from chemicals. -Safety + Health Magazine #EnvironmentalJustice www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/coalition-as...
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Coalition asks EPA and OSHA to streamline requirements for protecting workers from chemicals - Safety+Health Magazine
Seventy-five industry groups say a single federal framework would increase efficiency and curb confusion.
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fencelinewatch.bsky.social @fencelinewatch.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
✊🏽 Labor Day is for the people who keep Houston moving. Join us Sept 7 at Fonde Park for a community celebration of workers, art, and solidarity! RSVP here: actionnetwork.org/events/labor... #LaborDayHouston #WorkersUnite #CommunityPower #SolidarityForever #EnvironmentalJustice
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fencelinewatch.bsky.social @fencelinewatch.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
The EPA is being sued for fast-tracking approval of toxic chemicals used in data centers that place workers at serious health risk, including "sudden death." #EnvironmentalJustice www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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Groups sue Trump’s EPA over fast-track approval of toxic datacenter chemicals
Exposure to two compounds approved can result in ‘sudden death’ and range of other serious health risks, lawsuit warns
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fencelinewatch.bsky.social @fencelinewatch.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
While renewable energy use is rising, the Trump administration has spent billions to stop solar & wind projects, taking jobs from workers. #EnvironmentalJustice www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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‘Why take those jobs away?’: the unionized workers decrying Trump’s war on wind
Workers proud of their efforts to grow renewable energy say US president pursuing ‘personal vendetta’ at their expense
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fencelinewatch.bsky.social @fencelinewatch.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
NYC & London have shown that clean air regulations improve children's lung and brain health. We fight for clean air to protect the health of communities living on the fenceline of industries that continually pollute our air. #EnvironmentalJustice
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fencelinewatch.bsky.social @fencelinewatch.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
"For those living near the Houston area’s nearly 700 chemical plants, 'there are constant explosions, there are constant fires, there are constant black, dark plumes that linger over our communities,' - Fenceline Watch's Shiv Srivastava speaking w/ @yalee360.bsky.social #EnvironmentalJustice
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fencelinewatch.bsky.social @fencelinewatch.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Smuggled Texas fuel is bankrolling cartels, state officials say - #EnvironmentalJustice @houstonchronicle.com buff.ly/NKWdGpt
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fencelinewatch.bsky.social @fencelinewatch.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
When facilities neglect maintenance of storage tanks holding hazardous materials, bad things happen. The @chemsafetyboard urges facilities to conduct storage assessments which can protect workers & help prevent chemical disasters. #EnvironmentalJustice www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/chemical-saf...
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Chemical Safety Board urges facilities to conduct storage assessments - Safety+Health Magazine
A new report details an incident involving a “massive plume of toxic smoke.”
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