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All Eyes on the Gulf, Petrochemicals, Plastic Pollution

All Eyes On The Gulf: A Series That Brings You Into The Heart Of Frontline Communities

May 12, 2023 by People over Plastic

People over Plastic is dedicating a special series of stories to America’s Gulf South. This is a region where some of the nation’s most pressing environmental injustices play out every day. The Gulf Coast in particular is a crucial petrochemical hub consisting of at least 55 major chemical plants. This is also where one-fifth of […]READ MORE

Petrochemicals, Climate, Plastic Pollution

EPA Proposal will Curb Chemical Plant Emissions

May 05, 2023 by People over Plastic Staff

For years, communities living near petrochemical industries have fought to have their voices heard and it seems those years of advocacy are paying off. On April 6th, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposal to curb the emissions of chemical plants in the hope of protecting the public. The proposal would see a 6,000-ton […]READ MORE

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