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CSB Says Arkema Generators Vulnerable; Photos Show Aftermath [1]

"The U.S. Chemical Safety Board on Monday released stark photos of the scorched remains of containers at the Arkema chemical plant in Crosby, Tex., that burned in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey."

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Source: Washington Post [6], 09/20/2017
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"AP Exclusive: Evidence of Spills At Toxic Site During Floods" [7]

"PASADENA, Texas -- The U.S. government received reports of three spills at one of Houston's dirtiest Superfund toxic waste sites in the days after the drenching rains from Hurricane Harvey finally stopped. Aerial photos reviewed by The Associated Press show dark-colored water surrounding the site as the floods receded, flowing through Vince Bayou and into the city's ship channel."

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Source: AP [10], 09/19/2017
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Harvey: "Filing Shows Spill At Arkema Plant Before It Caught Fire" [11]

"The chemical plant in Crosby, Texas, that caught fire in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey experienced a chemical spill more than a day before the fire broke out, according to a regulatory filing."

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Source: EnergyWire [15], 09/15/2017
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Independent Tests Found Benzene After Harvey 6x Higher Than Guidelines [16]

"After an oil tank in Houston’s Manchester neighborhood caved in, private monitors found levels that far exceeded California’s health guidelines".

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Source: ProPublica/Texas Tribune [18], 09/15/2017
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"Air Pollution From Industry Plagues Houston In Harvey's Wake" [19]

Post-Harvey emissions of pollutants from Houston-area petrochemical plants make air unhealthy for residents to breathe.

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Source: NPR [22], 09/14/2017
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"Texas Calls in US Air Force To Counter Post-Storm Surge In Mosquitoes" [23]

"Texas has launched aerial attacks on mosquitoes swarming coastal regions of the state and threatening to spread disease and hinder disaster recovery in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey."

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Source: Reuters [25], 09/13/2017
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"Harvey's Flooding Blamed In Major Gasoline Spill In Texas" [26]

"Hurricane Harvey's floodwaters triggered a spill of almost a half-million gallons of gasoline from two storage tanks along the Houston Ship Channel, marking the largest spill reported to date from a storm that slammed into the heart of Texas' huge petrochemical industry."

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Source: AP [27], 09/13/2017
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Hurricane Toolbox, Headlines and More [28]

Check out our guide to reporting on hurricanes like Irma, Harvey and Maria, and their aftermath. We've compiled a series of resources, including a hurricane Toolbox [29] and Backgrounders [30] (including one on the power grid [31], post-outages), as well as TipSheets [32] on hurricanes, flooding [33], flood insurance [34], storm surge [35], toxic floodwaters [36], dam failures [37] and more. Plus, get the latest hurricane headlines [38] from EJ Today (subscribe [39]).

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EPA Press Office Attacks Journalists à la Trump [43]

The Trump Administration's EPA Press Office appears to have launched a personal attack on journalists for unfavorable coverage. WatchDog reports what happened when the Associated Press looked into possible pollution at Houston Superfund sites flooded by Hurricane Harvey.

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"Houston’s Floodwaters Are Tainted With Toxins, Testing Shows" [47]

"Floodwaters in two Houston neighborhoods have been contaminated with bacteria and toxins that can make people sick, testing organized by The New York Times has found. Residents will need to take precautions to return safely to their homes, public health experts said."

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Source: NY Times [48], 09/12/2017
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