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In Wake Of Houston-Area Chemical Fires, Texas Senate Panel Weighs Input On Stronger Storage Tank Regulations

Kiah Collier, The Texas Tribune

Posted on April 30, 2019 · The Senate Committee on Water and Rural Affairs took public testimony on a bill that would strengthen state oversight of above-ground drums that hold hazardous hydrocarbons.

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ITC Disaster A Stain, But Also An Opportunity For Petrochemical Industry

Florian Martin

Posted on March 29, 2019 · An energy and environment expert says the industry can learn important lessons from the fire in Deer Park.

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Posted on June 29, 2022 · More than 100 people met with state environmental regulators Tuesday night, many of whom spoke out against the expansion of the Hawthorne Landfill.

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Texas’ environmental agency says Sunset Review recommendations would create a burden for the agency

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Fifth Ward residents call on Union Pacific to do more to clean up the toxic contamination in their neighborhood

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EPA seeks more smog controls in Houston, Dallas after they fail to meet standards

Erin Douglas, The Texas Tribune

Posted on April 14, 2022 · The Houston and Dallas regions may soon be designated as “severe” violators of federal smog rules, which would prompt more aggressive regulations.

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