Energy & Environment
Six Houston-based refineries dump millions of gallons of contaminated wastewater with little penalty, report finds
Posted on · When they are penalized, researchers said the penalties are little more than a “slap on the wrist.”
Tag: LyondellBasell
Energy & Environment
The father of a worker killed during a chemical leak files $1 million lawsuit against LyondellBasell
Posted on · According to the lawsuit, LyondellBasell became aware of a leak inside of the Acetyls Unit on July 27, and decided to delay permanent repairs. Later that day, more than 100,000 pounds of a mixture of harmful chemicals was released into the complex.
Energy & Environment
LyondellBasell Faces At Least 2 Lawsuits Over Deadly La Porte Plant Leak
Posted on · According to one lawsuit, the company knew about the leak but did nothing to fix it.
Energy & Environment
‘Something Needs To Be Fixed Here’ — 3 Houston-Area Chemical Leaks In 1 Month Raise Calls For Faster Federal Action
Posted on · A slate of proposed revisions to federal chemical safety rules could have prevented the leaks, but the changes have been stalled for years.
Houston Matters
When Should Vaccinated People Wear A Mask? (July 28, 2021)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: The latest on a fatal chemical incident in La Porte, the CDC says vaccinated people should wear masks in certain situations, the week in politics, and country musician Rodney Crowell.
Energy & Environment
Officials Confirm LyondellBasell Refinery Is The Source Of The Toxic Smell That Has Been Plaguing Galena Park For Days
Posted on · For the past two days, residents have been reporting a strong, garlic-like chemical smell in Galena Park, with many saying they've been feeling nauseous and having headaches.