There Are ‘No Real Consequences’ for Toxic Emissions Events
In some cases, these “chemical releases” aren’t illegal. In others, state regulators give polluters the benefit of the doubt.
air quality
Bill Would Reduce Opportunities for Texans to Protest Corporate Polluters, Critics Say
The measure takes aim at TCEQ’s permitting process, often the last chance for neighboring communities to oppose polluting plants.
Environmental Regulators Quietly Shrink Public Comment Period for Concrete Plants
Shortening the comment period by 15 days could burden citizens and reduce their opportunity to participate in the permitting process.
