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Harris County Sues The Arkema Chemical Plant In Crosby

Travis Bubenik / REESE DUNKLIN, AP

Posted on November 16, 2017 · In a lawsuit filed Thursday, the Harris County Attorney's Office says Arkema Inc.'s facility in Crosby violated Texas environmental laws by releasing toxic chemicals during flooding and fires, sickening responders and residents

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Agency: Texas Chemical Plant Unprepared For Hurricane Harvey

REESE DUNKLIN, AP

Posted on November 15, 2017 · U.S. Chemical Safety Board Chairwoman Vanessa Allen Sutherland said Wednesday at a news conference that "the facility was not prepared for such heavy rainfall"

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