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Petrochemical company faces hefty fines for 2019 explosions in Texas

A Texas petrochemical company has agreed to pay more than $30 million in fines and penalties for Clean Air Act violations following explosions in 2019 that injured workers and forced mass evacuations.

The Associated Press reports.

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Louisiana's tax breaks for polluting plastics plants raise environmental justice concerns

A recent report highlights the environmental and health impacts of Louisiana's tax-supported plastics plants, particularly on communities of color.

Mark Schleifstein reports for NOLA.

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Democrats introduce their most detailed strategy yet to tackle plastics

On Wednesday, three Democratic congressional representatives introduced the Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act of 2023, a comprehensive bill aimed at curbing plastic production and ensuring companies bear the financial burden of their pollution.

Joseph Winters reports for Grist.

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Plastics in fish a growing threat in Greek seas

Experts warn that the presence of plastics in fish around Greece is a growing problem, which poses a threat to marine life and human health.
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The ‘Sisyphus of trash’ struggles to clean relentless waves of plastic from a New York island’s beaches

Michele Klimczak’s passion for cleaning the beaches of Fisher’s Island led to a full-time, year-round job, but she still can’t keep up with the flood of plastic waste.

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