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What caused a leak at Dow Chemical in La Porte?
What caused a leak at Dow Chemical in La Porte?
An evacuation within a half-mile and a shelter in place were issued in La Porte after a chemical leak at the Bayport Plant.
LA PORTE, Texas - A leak at Dow Chemical Wednesday morning is still causing concern.
The road leading to the Dow Chemical Bayport Plant in La Porte is still closed as emergency officials try to figure out what caused Hydroxy Ethyl Acrylate, an acrylic used in coatings and adhesives to leak from a truck there at the plant.
Houston-Area Refineries, Plants Emitted Thousands Of Pounds Of Additional Air Pollution During The Winter Freeze
State documents show facilities released some 700,000 pounds of excess air pollutants last week, as they faced electrical outages and equipment failures due to the severe winter weather.
February 24, 2021, 2:14 PM
More than 40 facilities in the Houston area emitted excess pollution during last week’s winter freeze.
Refineries and petrochemical plants in the Houston area released thousands of pounds of excess pollution into the air during the winter storm last week, according to state environmental records analyzed by Houston Public Media.
In numerous instances, facilities had to burn off excess gases, causing the Houston Ship Channel to light up with flaring from nearby industrial plants as the rest of the area went dark.
Harris County Launches New Air Monitoring Initiative With $1 Million Grant
The county will be adding 70 new air monitors to its fleet and partnering with an outside research group for data analysis.
January 28, 2021, 1:59 PM
The first new air monitor will be installed in Hartman Park in Manchester. A Valero refinery sits directly across the street from the park’s entrance.
Harris County is launching a new air monitoring initiative to improve its emergency response during chemical disasters and severe weather events.
The county will be adding roughly 70 new air monitors to its network, including stationary, mobile and handheld units. It comes through a $1 million grant from the American Chemistry Council Foundation.