Posted on · NPR science reporter Rebecca Hersher tells Houston Matters what she’s learned about what happened before and during the flooding at Arkema.
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: We learn how commercial real estate investors see Harvey recovery as an opportunity. We learn about the potential precedents the Arkema criminal case could set. We discuss the mental health challenges that children face -- especially following a disaster like Harvey. And local author Caroline Leech talks about writing historical fiction for young adults.
Posted on · The decision is a blow to the administration's efforts to scale back Obama-era regulations on the chemical industry
Posted on · What we're following at Houston Public Media today
Posted on · What we're following at Houston Public Media today
Posted on · "More robust industry guidance is needed to help hazardous chemical facilities better prepare for extreme weather events," a federal investigation found
Posted on · Two counties, dozens of first responders and hundreds of neighbors claim in court documents that the Arkema chemical manufacturing plans committed negligence. Environmental advocates say lax industry regulations exacerbated the disaster.
Posted on · Liberty County follows Harris County as well as individual residents and first responders who sued Arkema
Posted on · Harris County has alleged that chemical fires at Houston-area plant during Harvey caused harmful pollution
Posted on · 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
Posted on · The U.S. Chemical Safety Board says there are "major lessons" to be learned from the incident
Posted on · Residents complain of medical problems and contaminated soil and water after fires at the Crosby plant.
Posted on · On Wednesday's edition of Houston Matters: We engage in our weekly political roundup. Houston food writers discuss their favorite places to eat outdoors. And we learn how some enclaves within Houston have unique personalities.
Posted on · After Harvey's floods organic peroxides from the Arkema plant, used in a range of products from plastics and paints, to destabilized.
Posted on · A County official says the company "should have been more proactive" in the handling of the incident.