The Bullard Center for Environmental and Climate Justice at Texas Southern University released "Green Light to Pollute in Texas," a report analyzing 89 new or expanding petrochemical facilities

The Bullard Center for Environmental and Climate Justice at Texas Southern University released "Green Light to Pollute in Texas," a report analyzing 89 new or expanding petrochemical facilities across five Texas regions.

The study reveals stark environmental justice concerns. Nine out of ten facilities are planned in counties with higher concentrations of people of color and families in poverty. Nearly half are in neighborhoods ranked among the worst 10% nationally for toxic air releases. Furthermore, 93% are near existing high-risk chemical plants, escalating threats of explosions, leaks, and chronic disease.

Residents detail the profound community impacts of this industrial expansion in an accompanying documentary.

A comprehensive report from the Bullard Center for Environmental and Climate Justice at Texas Southern University, titled "Green Light to Pollute in Texas," analyzes 89 new or expanding

A comprehensive report from the Bullard Center for Environmental and Climate Justice at Texas Southern University, titled "Green Light to Pollute in Texas," analyzes 89 new or expanding petrochemical facilities across five regions of the state.

The study reveals stark findings: 9 out of 10 facilities are planned in counties with higher concentrations of people of color and families in poverty. Nearly half are in neighborhoods ranked among the worst 10% nationally for toxic air releases. Furthermore, 93% sit near other high-risk chemical plants, compounding threats of explosions, leaks, and chronic disease. Residents in an accompanying documentary detail how this industrial expansion has altered their communities.

"Green Light to Pollute in Texas," a report by the Bullard Center for Environmental and Climate Justice at Texas Southern University, reveals that proposed petrochemical facilities

"Green Light to Pollute in Texas," a report by the Bullard Center for Environmental and Climate Justice at Texas Southern University, reveals that proposed petrochemical facilities disproportionately target vulnerable communities. The study analyzed 89 new or expanding plants across five regions.

Findings are stark: most facilities are planned in counties with higher concentrations of people of color and poverty, often among the worst 10% nationally for toxic air releases. These sites also sit near existing high-risk chemical plants, compounding threats of explosions, leaks, and chronic disease.

A documentary further details how residents' communities have been transformed by this industrial expansion.

Reflect on 2025's pivotal circular economy moments with Fin, Lou, and Pippa from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's Circular Economy Show. This episode highlights the year's big ideas and practical

Reflect on 2025's pivotal circular economy moments with Fin, Lou, and Pippa from the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's Circular Economy Show. This episode highlights the year's big ideas and practical breakthroughs.

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Our Interceptor solutions are always tailored to local realities, with deployment and operations driven by data. We continuously assess and adapt them, even after deployment, to ensure maximum

Our Interceptor solutions are always tailored to local realities, with deployment and operations driven by data. We continuously assess and adapt them, even after deployment, to ensure maximum efficiency and effectiveness.

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Discover the rare golden catfish thriving in Dragon's Breath Cave, a highlight from the 2013 documentary 'Africa'. This epic series journeys through the continent's diverse regions, showcasing

Discover the rare golden catfish thriving in Dragon's Breath Cave, a highlight from the 2013 documentary 'Africa'. This epic series journeys through the continent's diverse regions, showcasing extraordinary landscapes and mesmerising creatures like never before.

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Our team, partners, and local communities are collaboratively tackling plastic pollution. In Panama City, we've partnered with Marea Verde Panama, utilizing research and cutting-edge technology to

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The Biomimicry Institute hosted architect Michael Pawlyn, who explored how biomimicry can help build a truly life-friendly world. Pawlyn emphasized biomimicry as a framework for transformative

The Biomimicry Institute hosted architect Michael Pawlyn, who explored how biomimicry can help build a truly life-friendly world. Pawlyn emphasized biomimicry as a framework for transformative systems change, aligning human activity with nature's life-supporting conditions.

His vision, from circular resource flows to regenerative architecture, inspires new possibilities for design, creation, and collaboration, guiding us toward a flourishing future.

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