Houston Matters
Water Park Chemical Spill, And An Oddly Shaped Rocket: The Good, Bad, And Ugly Of The Week
Posted on · The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.
Tag: chemical spill
Energy & Environment
What Are The Chemicals Involved In The La Porte Dow Plant Leak? We Asked An Expert
Posted on · Houston Public Media spoke with University of Houston chemical engineering professor and Chief Energy Officer Ramanan Krishnamoorti to learn more about the chemicals involved.
Energy & Environment
Houston-Area Water Park Faces Lawsuit After Chemical Spill That Hospitalized 31 People
Posted on · Court documents say a Houston-area mother and her three daughters experienced headaches, skin irritations, and sore throats as a result of the Saturday chemical spill.
News
Arkema Chemical Plant Faces Another Lawsuit Over Harvey Chemical Spill
Posted on · Liberty County follows Harris County as well as individual residents and first responders who sued Arkema
News
Crews Still Cleaning Up, After Chemical Spill In Dickinson Bayou
Posted on · “The accidental release is reportedly a result of a damage valve due to the freezing temperatures earlier in the week," the Dickinson Police Department said in an e-mailed statement.
News
Union Blames 2015 Houston Ship Channel Collision On Fuel
Posted on · A union has cited fuel issues as a likely cause of a 2015 collision between two vessels leading to a chemical spill in the Houston Ship Channel.
Transportation
Federal Investigators Blame Poor Communication For Massive Chemical Spill On Houston Ship Channel
Posted on · The spill happened after a bulk carrier collided with a tanker in heavy fog.
Energy & Environment
EPA, TCEQ Respond To Chemical Spill After Houston Warehouse Fire
Posted on · Clean-up is expected to continue through this week.