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Experts push for renewed efforts, new tack. to counter the virus

Sun, 2020-08-02 10:44 — mike kraft
Coronavirus threat rises across U.S.: ‘We just have to assume the monster is everywhere’ Sun Belt cases flatten, but the Midwest and many major cities see ominous trends. Joel Achenbach, Rachel Weiner, Chelsea Janes Washington Post
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It’s not only coronavirus cases that are rising. Now covid deaths are, too.

Sat, 2020-07-18 10:16 — mike kraft
It’s not only coronavirus cases that are rising. Now covid deaths are, too. The Trump administration has pointed to falling fatality rates as evidence its strategy is working. Griff Witte, Ben Guarino Washington Post
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Coronavirus pandemic prompts record drop in global emissions, study finds

Sun, 2020-07-12 09:48 — mike kraft

The Guardian

Coronavirus pandemic prompts record drop in global emissions, study finds Lockdowns, travel bans and factory closures drive 4.6% reduction but dramatic decline falls short of efforts needed to limit global heating Valerie Yurk the Guardian

The Guardian, July 10, 2020

by Valerie York

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Coronavirus Detected on Particles of Air Pollution

Sun, 2020-04-26 08:20 — Kathy Gilbeaux

Exclusive: Scientists examine whether this route enables infections at longer distances

           

Large virus-laden droplets from infected people’s coughs and sneezes fall to the ground within 1-2 metres. Photograph: Nick Gregory/Alamy

CLICK HERE - STUDY - medRxiv - The Potential role of Particulate Matter in the Spreading of COVID-19 in Northern Italy: First Evidence-based Research Hypotheses - April 17, 2020

theguardian.com - by Damian Carrington - April 24, 2020

Coronavirus has been detected on particles of air pollution by scientists investigating whether this could enable it to be carried over longer distances and increase the number of people infected.

The work is preliminary and it is not yet known if the virus remains viable on pollution particles and in sufficient quantity to cause disease.

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Explosion - TPC Chemical Plant - Port Neches, Texas - November 27, 2019

Wed, 2019-11-27 21:57 — Kathy Gilbeaux

AN EXPANDING LIST OF INFORMATION RESOURCES FOR THE TPC PLANT EXPLOSION IN PORT NECHES, TEXAS . . . 

CLICK HERE - What you should know about the Port Neches plant explosion

CLICK HERE - EPA - SOUTH 4 GROUP FIRE - PORT NECHES, TX - REGION VI

CLICK HERE - EPA - Story Map - South 4 Group Fire Response

CLICK HERE - EPA - Documents - SOUTH 4 GROUP FIRE

CLICK HERE - TCEQ - TPC Port Neches Plant Fire

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NY Times: Did Exxon Deceive Its Investors on Climate Change?

Wed, 2019-10-23 10:51 — mdmcdonald
In an OP-ED in the New York Times, the director of the Rockefeller Family Fund states that EXXON systematically lied to the public and to its stockholders about the risks of climate change and EXXON's major contributions to the catastrophic damage climate change will inflict on humanity and on biodiversity.  
 
 To read the complete article, see:

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/21/opinion/exxon-climate-change.html

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'Punch in the Gut' as Scientists Find Micro Plastic in Arctic Ice

Wed, 2019-08-14 23:20 — Kathy Gilbeaux

           

Microplastic found in ice core samples taken from the Northwest Passage is shown on a screen as part of an 18-day icebreaker expedition taking place in July and August 2019 in the Northwest Passage, in a still image taken from a handout video obtained by REUTERS on August 14, 2019. Northwest Passage Project/Camera: Duncan Clark via REUTERS

reuters.com - by Matthew Green - August 14, 2019

Tiny pieces of plastic have been found in ice cores drilled in the Arctic by a U.S.-led team of scientists, underscoring the threat the growing form of pollution poses to marine life in even the remotest waters on the planet . . . 

 . . . The team plans to subject the samples to further analysis to support a broader research effort to understand the damage plastic is doing to fish, seabirds and large ocean mammals such as whales . . .

 . . . much of the large amounts of microplastic found in the Arctic in previous studies had probably been carried there through the atmosphere.

“Once we’ve determined that large quantities of microplastic can also be transported by the air, it naturally raises the question as to whether and how much plastic we’re inhaling,” Bergmann said in a statement.

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Motiva Confirms Release of 'Petroleum Coke Dust' from Port Arthur Refinery, Sets Up Claims Line

Mon, 2019-07-01 21:28 — Kathy Gilbeaux

           

Photo by: Felicia Alexander-Branch

Port Arthur residents can call 1-800-451-7746 if they were affected by Friday's dust release.

12newsnow.com - by Raegan Gibson - July 1, 2019

PORT ARTHUR, Texas — Motiva confirmed to 12News a 'petroleum coke dust' release happened on Friday. 

The written statement said the Port Arthur refinery had 'an event' that resulted in the release of the dust. 

A claims line has been set up as a 'cautionary measure' for anyone who was affected by the release. 

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Environmental Groups Hold Joint Press Conference and Explain Why They're Suing Valero

Wed, 2019-05-15 22:00 — Kathy Gilbeaux

kfdm.com - by Quentin Hope - May 22, 2019

PORT ARTHUR — Three groups have announce an intent to sue Valero, which is one of the largest refinery companies in the world.

The Port Arthur Community Action Network, Environment Texas and the Sierra Club all claim that Valero is in violation of the Clean Air Act.

According to Valero's own reports, the company has more than 600 violations over the past five years.

View the video news report within the link below . . .

https://kfdm.com/news/local/environmental-groups-hold-joint-press-conference-and-explain-why-theyre-suing-valero

Also see related articles within the links below . . .

CLICK HERE - Group threatens to sue Valero

CLICK HERE - Texas environmentalists plan lawsuit against Valero for pollution

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Emissions Concerns Arise Over Port Arthur Plant

Wed, 2019-04-10 21:07 — Kathy Gilbeaux

           

Oxbow Calcining, LLC, plant in Port Arthur operates recently. Photo taken Friday, February1, 2019 Photo by Kim Brent/The Enterprise

beaumontenterprise.com - by Kaitlin Bain - April 8, 2019

. . . Oxbow's Port Arthur calcining plant, on a 112-acre waterfront site near the Sabine Neches Ship Channel, uses petroleum coke, a byproduct from the oil refining process, to create calcined coke, which is then sold to make aluminum, titanium dioxide and other industrial products.

Sulfur dioxide and heat are two byproducts of this process.

Oxbow released more than 11,000 tons of sulfur dioxide into the air in 2016, according to calculations by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, making it one of the top 10 emitters of the invisible chemical in the state.

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