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President Trump said Venezuela would soon send the US millions of barrels of oil. It seems likely that many of these barrels could be destined for #petrochem refineries along the Houston Ship Channel #EnvironmentalJustice www.nytimes.com/2026/01/07/b...
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January 12, 2026 at 4:03 PM
President Trump said Venezuela would soon send the US millions of barrels of oil. It seems likely that many of these barrels could be destined for #petrochem refineries along the Houston Ship Channel #EnvironmentalJustice www.nytimes.com/2026/01/07/b...
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Now: An incident at the Lubrizol facility in Deer Park has caused multiple industrial shelter-in-place issues from the #petrochem facilities Oxy Chemical, Shell Chemical-Deer Park, & Linde. Emergency response teams are currently performing water suppression #EnvironmentalJustice
January 9, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Now: An incident at the Lubrizol facility in Deer Park has caused multiple industrial shelter-in-place issues from the #petrochem facilities Oxy Chemical, Shell Chemical-Deer Park, & Linde. Emergency response teams are currently performing water suppression #EnvironmentalJustice
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Finding ways to lessen our personal impact on the environment while holding industry accountable is critical to finding climate solutions. Check out some ideas from communities around the country. #EnvironmentalJustice www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
We Asked for Environmental Fixes in Your State. You Sent In Thousands.
Readers submitted more than 3,200 ideas for our 50 States, 50 Fixes series. Before the year ends, we wanted to share just a few more of them.
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January 9, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Finding ways to lessen our personal impact on the environment while holding industry accountable is critical to finding climate solutions. Check out some ideas from communities around the country. #EnvironmentalJustice www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
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Houston-area workers are being affected as the oil & gas industry continues layoffs amid rising global demand for other energy sources. Now is the time to cross-train skilled workers for the jobs of the future. #EnvironmentalJustice #JustTransition www.houstonchronicle.com/business/ene...
The biggest Houston energy layoffs of 2025
Houston’s oil and gas industry faced a rough market this year, prompting a wave of layoffs. Here’s a list of the year’s biggest cuts.
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January 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Houston-area workers are being affected as the oil & gas industry continues layoffs amid rising global demand for other energy sources. Now is the time to cross-train skilled workers for the jobs of the future. #EnvironmentalJustice #JustTransition www.houstonchronicle.com/business/ene...
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THIS Saturday, join us at Hartman Park for the Super Neighborhoods 65 & 82 meeting, where we'll have board elections and discuss primary voting. Fenceline Watch will give environmental updates & begin collaboration on a chemical disaster response toolkit! #EnvironmentalJustice
January 8, 2026 at 6:00 PM
THIS Saturday, join us at Hartman Park for the Super Neighborhoods 65 & 82 meeting, where we'll have board elections and discuss primary voting. Fenceline Watch will give environmental updates & begin collaboration on a chemical disaster response toolkit! #EnvironmentalJustice
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Another lobbyist joins the Trump admin's EPA. Troutman, who represented the chemical-heavy cleaning product industry, is now a part of the team in charge of chemical safety. #EnvironmentalJustice www.thenewlede.org/2025/12/epa-...
EPA adds another industry insider as the administration’s lobbyist ranks grow
The nation’s main office for protecting Americans from harmful chemicals is welcoming its fourth prominent industry insider since President Trump took office, adding to an administration full of…
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January 8, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Another lobbyist joins the Trump admin's EPA. Troutman, who represented the chemical-heavy cleaning product industry, is now a part of the team in charge of chemical safety. #EnvironmentalJustice www.thenewlede.org/2025/12/epa-...
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Agencies like the EPA were created to protect the health of the environment & communities. Trump's EPA wants to end those protections for the sake of capitalism. #EnvironmentalJustice apnews.com/article/epa-...
'Trump’s EPA' in 2025: A fossil fuel-friendly approach to deregulation
The Trump administration has reshaped the Environmental Protection Agency, reversing pollution limits and promoting fossil fuels.
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January 7, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Agencies like the EPA were created to protect the health of the environment & communities. Trump's EPA wants to end those protections for the sake of capitalism. #EnvironmentalJustice apnews.com/article/epa-...
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The #petrochem industry has misled us for years by offering false solutions & downplaying its negative environmental impact. #EnvironmentalJustice insideclimatenews.org/news/1112202...
Big Oil’s Climate Ads Have Propped Up Fake Promises and False Solutions for Past 25 Years, Report Finds - Inside Climate News
First-of-its-kind analysis of hundreds of climate-related advertisements from BP, Chevron, ExxonMobil and Shell suggests that oil companies are continuing to mislead the public on climate.
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January 7, 2026 at 4:03 PM
The #petrochem industry has misled us for years by offering false solutions & downplaying its negative environmental impact. #EnvironmentalJustice insideclimatenews.org/news/1112202...
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Years of budget cuts have affected Texas's environmental agency, TCEQ, as it lags in enforcing regulations against growing industries that pollute communities. #EnvironmentalJustice www.keranews.org/energy-envir...
Texas environmental agency struggles with backlogs after years of budget cuts, study finds
Years of budget reductions have left the Texas Commission for Environmental Quality struggling to investigate complaints, with over 1,000 cases stuck in backlog.
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January 6, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Years of budget cuts have affected Texas's environmental agency, TCEQ, as it lags in enforcing regulations against growing industries that pollute communities. #EnvironmentalJustice www.keranews.org/energy-envir...
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The Trump admin wants to bolster Venezuela's oil industry, however, Venezuelan oil requires significant processing, contributing to increased climate change. The pollution directly affects surrounding communities. #EnvironmentalJustice www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/new...
Trump wants U.S. oil companies in Venezuela. Here’s what to know | Houston Public Media
President Trump wants more U.S. oil companies to "go in" to Venezuela. But there are economic, historical, and climate reasons that may not be easy. Here's what you need to know about oil in…
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January 6, 2026 at 4:01 PM
The Trump admin wants to bolster Venezuela's oil industry, however, Venezuelan oil requires significant processing, contributing to increased climate change. The pollution directly affects surrounding communities. #EnvironmentalJustice www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/new...
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A facility worker sues BWC following the recent sulfuric acid leak in the Houston Ship Channel, alleging chemical exposure. He claims the facility has had many work safety failures. #EnvironmentalJustice www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/cou...
Lawsuit claims worker suffered ‘chemical exposure’ from sulfuric acid leak in Houston Ship Channel | Houston Public Media
According to the lawsuit filed Wednesday, Jeffery Lee Lawson claims he suffered from “burning lungs, shortness of breath, pain in his throat, nausea, dizziness and skin irritation” as a result of the…
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January 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM
A facility worker sues BWC following the recent sulfuric acid leak in the Houston Ship Channel, alleging chemical exposure. He claims the facility has had many work safety failures. #EnvironmentalJustice www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/cou...
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Every day, Louisiana loses appx a football field's worth of land due to rising sea levels. The state is suing oil & gas companies like Chevron for their role in the erosion, citing consistent violations of coastal resource laws. #EnvironmentalJustice buff.ly/wpVnEbZ
How a Louisiana wetlands case could reshape oil regulation
The state of Louisiana and Houston oil major Chevron are going head-to-head in the Supreme Court in January, potentially setting the tone for where and how states can pursue oil companies in court.
www.houstonchronicle.com
January 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Every day, Louisiana loses appx a football field's worth of land due to rising sea levels. The state is suing oil & gas companies like Chevron for their role in the erosion, citing consistent violations of coastal resource laws. #EnvironmentalJustice buff.ly/wpVnEbZ
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Tell EPA to Reject the Polluted Water Rule which would further restrict which water bodies and wetlands are protected from pollution & destruction under the Clean Water Act. Sign your name by Jan 5 to Healthy Gulf's letter #EnvironmentalJustice
Tell the EPA to Reject the Polluted Water Rule!
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January 2, 2026 at 6:03 PM
Tell EPA to Reject the Polluted Water Rule which would further restrict which water bodies and wetlands are protected from pollution & destruction under the Clean Water Act. Sign your name by Jan 5 to Healthy Gulf's letter #EnvironmentalJustice
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Show plastics producers you don't want their pollution & waste. Resolve to reduce your plastic use in 2026. Follow our monthly guide to see what collective & individual actions you can take to make this year #PlasticFree #BreakFreeFromPlastic #PlasticsTreaty #EnvironmentalJustice
December 30, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Show plastics producers you don't want their pollution & waste. Resolve to reduce your plastic use in 2026. Follow our monthly guide to see what collective & individual actions you can take to make this year #PlasticFree #BreakFreeFromPlastic #PlasticsTreaty #EnvironmentalJustice
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The movement to end plastic pollution is strong!
Stream Suzanne Smoke's talk "Protecting the Lifeblood of Mother Earth from Plastic" for @plasticpollutes www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxED...
#PlasticPollutes #BreakFreeFromPlastic #TEDx #TEDxGreatPacificGarbagePatch #EnvironmentalJustice
Stream Suzanne Smoke's talk "Protecting the Lifeblood of Mother Earth from Plastic" for @plasticpollutes www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxED...
#PlasticPollutes #BreakFreeFromPlastic #TEDx #TEDxGreatPacificGarbagePatch #EnvironmentalJustice
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December 29, 2025 at 6:02 PM
The movement to end plastic pollution is strong!
Stream Suzanne Smoke's talk "Protecting the Lifeblood of Mother Earth from Plastic" for @plasticpollutes www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxED...
#PlasticPollutes #BreakFreeFromPlastic #TEDx #TEDxGreatPacificGarbagePatch #EnvironmentalJustice
Stream Suzanne Smoke's talk "Protecting the Lifeblood of Mother Earth from Plastic" for @plasticpollutes www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxED...
#PlasticPollutes #BreakFreeFromPlastic #TEDx #TEDxGreatPacificGarbagePatch #EnvironmentalJustice
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Happening Now: 1M gallons of sulfuric acid were released after an accident at a BWC facility in Channelview at around 1:30 am. The leak has affected more than 40 people, with/ 2 hospitalizations. The situation is ongoing as teams monitor air quality. Update from Judge Hidalgo: buff.ly/XslPXez
Officials give update after sulfuric acid leak sent 2 to hospital in Channelview area
Officials say a sulfuric acid leak sent two people to the hospital early Saturday morning.
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December 27, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Happening Now: 1M gallons of sulfuric acid were released after an accident at a BWC facility in Channelview at around 1:30 am. The leak has affected more than 40 people, with/ 2 hospitalizations. The situation is ongoing as teams monitor air quality. Update from Judge Hidalgo: buff.ly/XslPXez
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The world needs a comprehensive #PlasticsTreaty to end the environmental & community harm caused by plastic production & waste. #EnvironmentalJustice #BreakFreeFromPlastic www.plasticsnews.com/public-polic...
Trying to revive plastics treaty, advocates balance ambition, realism
As countries try to revive the plastics treaty talks, diplomats at the UN Environment Assembly weigh ambition and pragmatism. One called it a "really difficult" task.
www.plasticsnews.com
December 26, 2025 at 6:01 PM
The world needs a comprehensive #PlasticsTreaty to end the environmental & community harm caused by plastic production & waste. #EnvironmentalJustice #BreakFreeFromPlastic www.plasticsnews.com/public-polic...
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Follow the tips in the Plastic Free Holiday Guide to reduce your toxic exposure this season. #EnvironmentalJustice #BreakFreeFromPlastic www.vpirg.org/vpirgs-2025-...
VPIRG's 2025 Plastic Free Holiday Guide - Vermont Public Interest Research Group
VPIRG’s Plastic-Free Holiday Guide VPIRG has focused for years on reducing the quantity and toxicity of plastic in our lives – particularly throwaway plastics. The best way to stop this problem is at…
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December 24, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Follow the tips in the Plastic Free Holiday Guide to reduce your toxic exposure this season. #EnvironmentalJustice #BreakFreeFromPlastic www.vpirg.org/vpirgs-2025-...
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Gifting cosmetics this holiday? Look for phthalate-free makeup, as many cosmetics contain chemicals that harm reproductive systems, particularly for women. You can take action to protect women’s health, see ipen.org/toxic-priori... #EnvironmentalJustice
December 23, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Gifting cosmetics this holiday? Look for phthalate-free makeup, as many cosmetics contain chemicals that harm reproductive systems, particularly for women. You can take action to protect women’s health, see ipen.org/toxic-priori... #EnvironmentalJustice
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This season, plan to have a #plasticfree holiday dinner. Check out suggestions from @beyondplastics for 6 simple steps to go plastic-free. #EnvironmentalJustice #BreakFreeFromPlastic www.beyondplastics.org/holiday-guid...
6 Steps to a Plastic-Free Holiday Dinner — Beyond Plastics - Working To End Single-Use Plastic Pollution
Follow these six simple steps to enjoy a delicious, warm, plastic-free, and planet-friendly Thanksgiving
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December 22, 2025 at 6:01 PM
This season, plan to have a #plasticfree holiday dinner. Check out suggestions from @beyondplastics for 6 simple steps to go plastic-free. #EnvironmentalJustice #BreakFreeFromPlastic www.beyondplastics.org/holiday-guid...
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Plastic is all around us and inside us. Watch the short film Homo Plastikus, the winner of the Plastic Kills...Again! filmmaking contest. #EnvironmentalJustice. youtu.be/F4b5lxQdnPs?...
Homo Plastikus (Plastic Kills… Again! 1st Place)
Written & Directed by Jimena Ayala
In a world where plastic is all around us and inside us, a plastic pandemic has started and humans are getting plastified. But, there is still hope, Eco Clinic has…
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December 19, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Plastic is all around us and inside us. Watch the short film Homo Plastikus, the winner of the Plastic Kills...Again! filmmaking contest. #EnvironmentalJustice. youtu.be/F4b5lxQdnPs?...
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Algalita grant applications are open until Jan 15, 2026 for student & youth projects on environmental awareness & activism. #EnvironmentalJustice algalita.org/wayfinder-so...
Student Mini-Grants - Algalita
Student Mini-grants must be applied to your education, projects, or other efforts related to addressing the plastic problem.
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December 12, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Algalita grant applications are open until Jan 15, 2026 for student & youth projects on environmental awareness & activism. #EnvironmentalJustice algalita.org/wayfinder-so...
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7 governors have petitioned the US Environmental Protection Agency to list #microplastics in drinking water as unregulated contaminants. #EnvironmentalJustice www.plasticsnews.com/public-polic...
Governors ask EPA for national microplastics drinking water monitoring
Governors from 7 states want the EPA to develop national monitoring of microplastics in drinking water, seen as a step toward federal standards.
www.plasticsnews.com
December 5, 2025 at 8:43 PM
7 governors have petitioned the US Environmental Protection Agency to list #microplastics in drinking water as unregulated contaminants. #EnvironmentalJustice www.plasticsnews.com/public-polic...
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Petrochemical industry workers are at the frontline of chemical production & this study suggests they face an increased risk of adverse health effects due to pollution exposure. #EnvironmentalJustice www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/275...
Could air pollution increase workers’ risk of injury?
Seoul, South Korea — Worker exposure to air pollution “may significantly increase the risk of safety liability accidents” in multiple industries, according to the results of a recent study.
www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com
December 4, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Petrochemical industry workers are at the frontline of chemical production & this study suggests they face an increased risk of adverse health effects due to pollution exposure. #EnvironmentalJustice www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/articles/275...
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On this #GivingTuesday, we are thankful to our neighbors, supporters, and colleagues in the fight for #EnvironmentalJustice. You can help support our advocacy efforts to stop multigenerational harm in communities by donating here: bit.ly/donate-to-fe...
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December 2, 2025 at 8:16 PM
On this #GivingTuesday, we are thankful to our neighbors, supporters, and colleagues in the fight for #EnvironmentalJustice. You can help support our advocacy efforts to stop multigenerational harm in communities by donating here: bit.ly/donate-to-fe...