New Texas petrochemical facilities are mostly in low income areas, communities of color

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By EHN CuratorsNov 19, 2025, 12:36 pm279 ptsTop
A Texas Southern University analysis shows that the vast majority of proposed and expanding petrochemical facilities in Texas are sited in counties with high demographic vulnerability, disproportionately affecting low-income residents and communities of color.

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