Posted on · On Thursday's show: Whether continued inflation could lead to a recession, local activists and officials take on hazardous chemical leaks on Houston's east side, and gay conservatives in Texas search for belonging in a party that's openly hostile to them.
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: Rep. Lizzie Fletcher answers questions, how the chemical industry is handling the economic downtown, and comedian Lewis Black on the end of "the end of the universe."
Posted on · The American Chemistry Council Foundation and the East Harris County Manufacturers Association are providing the grant, in response to last March’s ITC chemical fire.
Posted on · The company says the lawsuit is "nearly identical" to a criminal case brought by Harris County.
Posted on · The decision is a blow to the administration's efforts to scale back Obama-era regulations on the chemical industry
Posted on · A new version of an Obama-era rule keeps a requirement for companies to share emergency plans with local authorities, but allows flexibility on details that could pose security risks.
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 · Harris County has alleged that chemical fires at Houston-area plant during Harvey caused harmful pollution
Posted on · The U.S. Chemical Safety Board says there are "major lessons" to be learned from the incident
Posted on · A 2014 gas leak at a DuPont chemical plant in La Porte killed four workers. In response to that accident, the Houston Chronicle obtained chemical inventories of more than 2,500 businesses in Greater Houston to learn which pose the greatest risk to the public. We talk with reporters Matt Dempsey and Mark Collette about what […]
Posted on · March 23 marked the 10-year anniversary of the fatal Texas City explosion. Fifteen workers died and about 180 others were injured amid a series of explosions at the BP oil refinery in Texas City. As described in coverage from the Texas Tribune and Houston Chronicle, warnings from the US Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board […]
Posted on · March 23 marked the 10-year anniversary of the fatal Texas City explosion. Fifteen workers died and about 180 others were injured amid a series of explosions at the BP oil refinery in Texas City. As described in coverage from the Texas Tribune and Houston Chronicle, warnings from the US Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board […]
Posted on · The U.S. Chemical Safety Board says the industry it oversees is experiencing a safety crisis. The board investigates industrial accidents, and it says recent deadly explosions and chemical leaks in Texas make a strong case for action. We discuss the issue with News 88.7’s energy and environment reporter Dave Fehling.
Posted on · Rail cars, tanks and barges are routinely used to ship chemicals. These chemicals are key to the manufacture of all manner of everyday materials, from plastics to paint. Eventually, these cars, tankers and barges have to be cleaned, a procedure that is largely unregulated and raises health and safety concerns. As the Houston Chronicle reported […]