Happening now: LyondellBasell Bayport Choate facility on fire. Rolling fireball spotted at the facility. This plant produces polypropylene. 4 quarters of violations of the Clean Air Act & 6 quarters of violations of RCRA. Chems on site include Acetaldehyde & Propylene oxide #ChemicalDisaster

Toxic chemicals are all around us. We are still celebrating International Women's Day by recognizing the unique and disproportionate challenges women face in chemical exposure. Policies and regulations must be strengthened to achieve true #EnvironmentalJustice. @toxicsfree.bsky.social

Despite communities in the US suffering from toxic chemical emissions by petrochemical facilities, plastics manufacturers still feel the industry is overregulated. #EnvironmentalJustice www.plasticsnews.com/public-polic...

In 2 weeks, execs from oil & gas and chemical companies around the world will be in Houston for the CERAWeek & World Petrochemical Conferences. Join community members from across the US for 3 days of activities. #EnvironmentalJustice #CERAWeek RSVP: action.texasenvironment.org/events/rsvp-...

The EPA seeks to regulate 1,3-butadiene, a carcinogen used in plastics production, in the workplace but denies the impact the gas has on surrounding communities. #EnvironmentalJustice www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/epa-to-regul...

HAPPENING NOW: We are making public comments at the EPA hearing for regulatory rollbacks of hazardous chemical facilities that could prevent #chemicaldisasters. This is another layer of domestic instability through industry deregulation & imperialism. #EnvironmentalJustice

The continued rollback of federal regulations on toxic substances has to stop for the health of all people. #EnvironmentalJustice capitalandmain.com/after-years-...

The Trump admin wants to roll back community protections from extremely hazardous chemical facilities. Tomorrow, you can make your voice heard by attending the EPA's virtual hearing, which begins at 11 am CST. Register for the hearing: usepa.zoomgov.com/meeting/regi...

Thanks to Super Neighborhoods 65 & 82 for allowing us space to begin creating the community chemical disaster toolkit last Saturday. With 687 chemical facilities in Houston, it's important that we take precautions to protect our families when chemical disasters happen. #EnvironmentalJustice

This admin wants to roll back regulations on facilities that handle the most dangerous chemicals; many of these facilities are next to homes and public spaces. We deserve protection and strict regulation. #EnvironmentalJustice

There are more than 12,500 facilities in the US that handle extremely hazardous chemicals. The Trump admin seeks to undo rules these facilities must follow to protect workers and the surrounding communities. #EnvironmentalJustice www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Industrial accidents. Millions of pounds of air emissions. Unchecked expansion. How the petrochemical barges have taken over a Harris County river, placing 2 communities at risk of disaster. #EnvironmentalJustice @pubhealthwatch.bsky.social Read more: publichealthwatch.org/2025/12/29/t...

Rising medical care costs keep workers from seeking healthcare. This is especially true for shift workers who face hazardous conditions w/ typically little-to-no employer-sponsored insurance plan. #EnvironmentalJustice www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/out-of-pocke...

Join us this Saturday at the Super Neighborhoods 65 & 82 meeting for the 1st in a series of participatory workshops on building community chemical disaster plans. By the series' end, we'll have a toolkit for communities to prepare for & respond to chemical disasters. #EnvironmentalJustice

Worker safety in hazardous petrochemical facilities begins w/ clear plans that prioritize workers' health. @ChemSafetyBoard found problems in PEMEX communicating with their workers, resulting in a 2024 disaster that killed two people. #EnvironmentalJustice www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/new...

Texas is one of the nation's leaders in solar & wind energy production, and soon it will lead in energy storage. #EnvironmentalJustice www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/new...

Last year, we collected thousands of plastic pellets, byproducts of plastic production, from the Bayou. Facilities need stricter regulation to prevent polluting our water. #EnvironmentalJustice www.plasticsnews.com/public-polic...

It makes little sense for industry to regulate itself. These companies answer to shareholders first. A report shows cases of misreported data by oil & gas companies. #EnvironmentalJustice www.eenews.net/articles/reg...

Women are disproportionately impacted by toxic chemicals. Next Friday, join @toxicsfree.bsky.social for a webinar on the importance of including women in decision-making when it comes to toxic chemical regulation. #EnvironmentalJustice Register: www-tinyurl.com/07625163

247 workers lose their jobs as more PET recycling plants close. Plastics were never meant to be recycled & we continue to see the proof. #EnvironmentalJustice www.plasticsnews.com/processors/r...

Plastic pellets from petchemi facilities continue to pollute our waterways. Scientists & experts call for International Maritime Law to recognize plastic pellets as hazardous to the marine environment. @toxicsfree.bsky.social #EnvironmentalJustice ipen.org/news/scienti...

Texas sues Dow Chemical for polluting water with plastic pellets, possibly weakening stronger lawsuits from community groups. @insideclimatenews.org @dylanbaddour.bsky.social #EnvironmentalJustice insideclimatenews.org/news/1702202...

Thanks @pubhealthwatch.bsky.social for inviting us to Highlands, TX for a town hall where we engaged w/ residents about the health impacts of the petchem industry amid concerns of cancer data underreporting. Next discussion on 3/5 is on health risks of chemical barges. #EnvironmentalJustice

Pollution from plastic production poisons people and the environment. Petrochemical expansion has to stop for the health of our communities. ExxonMobil opens another plastics recycling unit in Baytown #EnvironmentalJustice www.plasticsnews.com/processors/r...

Communities need stricter pollution standards for the sake of our and future generations' health. "Senate Democrats Say Trump’s EPA Curries Corporate Favor By Weakening Air Pollution Standards @insideclimatenews.org @lisasorg.bsky.social #EnvironmentalJustice insideclimatenews.org/news/1702202...

Check out these other resources to find the largest polluters in your neighborhood. #EnvironmentalJustice yaleclimateconnections.org/2026/02/what...

Join us and @pubhealthwatch.bsky.social for the San Jacinto Accountability Town Halls! We want to hear from YOU. Together, the E. Harris County community & a panel of experts will discuss air quality near the Houston Ship Channel. #EnvironmentalJustice RSVP: publichealthwatch.org/2026/01/26/s...

Communities near facilities that handle hazardous materials face danger of exposure & explosions. This interactive map by @pubhealthwatch.bsky.social shows how close you are to a refinery that uses the hazardous chemical hydrogen fluoride. #EnvironmentalJustice publichealthwatch.org/2026/02/12/h...

"Reverend Jackson stood wherever dignity was under attack, from apartheid abroad to injustice at home. His voice echoed in boardrooms and in jail cells." - Rev. Al Sharpton We honor Rev. Jackson's lifelong commitment to intersectional approaches to social and economic justice.

After the EPA devalued human lives last month, the president's repeal of the greenhouse gas endangerment finding discounts climate change as a threat to public health. #EnvironmentalJustice apnews.com/article/clim...

Lunar New Year is tomorrow! It isn't too late to resolve to do your part against the use of plastics and toxic chemicals. This month's challenge is to use reusable containers to take meals and drinks to-go. #BreakFreeFromPlastic #EnvironmentalJustice

A lawsuit by Louisiana residents seeking to pause the buildout of 2 toxic chemical facilities can proceed. Too often, hazardous facilities are funneled into communities of color. #EnvironmentalJustice. Reporting by @adamlmahoney.bsky.social @capitalb.bsky.social

Get caught up on what the Trump admin is doing to deregulate climate-based policies #EnvironmentalJustice @nytimes www.nytimes.com/2026/02/12/c...

Texas health officials uncovered high rates of cancer east of Houston. But they won't release key data. Residents wonder if the state is hiding something. #EnvironmentalJustice From @pubhealthwatch.bsky.social publichealthwatch.org/2025/10/09/t...

FEMA cuts impact worker safety. Unions sue FEMA Over Work Force Cuts They Say Threaten Readiness. #EnvironmentalJustice www.nytimes.com/2026/01/28/c...

Texas law barring state investment in firms boycotting fossil fuels declared unconstitutional. #EnvironmentalJustice www.texastribune.org/2026/02/04/t...

Looking for Valentine’s Day date ideas? Check out these books by Black authors that explore themes of #environmentaljustice, health equity, & systemic racism. Most are available at the Houston Public Library. www.fencelinewatch.org/blog/blind-d...

A HUGE thank you to the volunteers who came out last Friday for a successful community cleanup! This was a collaboration b/w community members & local orgs. Want to volunteer with us in the future? Let us know! www.fencelinewatch.org/take-action #EnvironmentalJustice

How Trump’s EPA rollbacks could harm our air and water – and worsen global heating. #EnvironmentalJustice www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Whether you're for the Seahawks, Patriots, or here for the #BadBunny halftime show, swipe for ways you can reduce waste from single-use items for your #SuperBowl gathering. Which Bad Bunny song do you want to hear?#EnvironmentalJustice #BadBunny #SB60 #BreakFreeFromPlastic

This administration has created a bottleneck by citing financial oversight while reducing the effectiveness of federal agencies' disaster responses. #EnvironmentalJustice www.nytimes.com/2026/01/27/c...

REMINDER: Tomorrow, join us as we clean up three small plots in the East End/Mañana, únase a nosotros para una jornada de limpieza en tres pequeñas explanadas en el East End. More info and registration/más información y registración: forms.gle/W7vvuk4wpXu9... #EnvironmentalJustice

While we tried to stay warm in our homes during last week's icy weather, oil, gas, and petrochemical facilities in Texas emitted 1.6 million pounds of pollutants into the environment. @insideclimatenews.org #EnvironmentalJustice insideclimatenews.org/news/3101202...

Communities on the fenceline of industrial facilities face disproportionate negative impacts from pollution. We honor those who fight alongside us to end this toxic harm on communities. #EnvironmentalJustice #WorldCancerDay

Cancer risk is increased when chemicals like PFAS are released into the environment by industry. This @frontlinepbs doc shows how communities are impacted when an industry puts profits over public health #WorldCancerDay #EnvironmentalJustice youtu.be/cPzEhG0O2Yk?...

A new study indicates that shift work may create "favorable conditions for cancer growth." Combined w/ exposure to toxic chemicals like workers in Houston's petrochemical industry, cancer risk is increased. #EnvironmentalJustice #WorldCancerDay www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/shift-work-m...

Congress has approved some funding for the Ike Dike, which uses public funds to protect private companies. #EnvironmentalJustice www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/gal...

Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Facilities in Texas Emitted 1.6 Million Pounds of Regulated Pollutants During Last Week’s Icy Weather #EnvironmentalJustice insideclimatenews.org/news/3101202...

By 2050, the urban population is projected to reach 68%. When unchecked, urbanization threatens urban wetlands, often draining, polluting, and degrading them in the pursuit of land for industry, housing, and agriculture. www.worldwetlandsday.org #EnvironmentalJustice #WWD2026

As industries that pollute our communities say they offer jobs, Dow is looking to cut ~4,500 jobs as the company shifts to automation and AI-based work. #EnvironmentalJustice www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/new...