Texas clears the way for petrochemical expansion as experts warn of health risks

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By Shelby JouppiJan 7, 2026, 9:30 am246 pts
Let’s establish some baselines. Texas is responsible for more greenhouse-gas emissions than Saudi Arabia or the global maritime industry. Its oil, gas and petrochemical operations discharge tens of millions of pounds of toxic pollutants into the air each year, comprising almost one-fifth of such releases in…

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