TP: EPA to start surprise inspections of industrial polluters, add air monitors in Louisiana
Focusing on environmental justice in Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency plans start unannounced inspections of industrial polluters, install more fenceline monitors at the plants and push state and local officials to step up their own enforcement.
“I asked my team to go further and faster than we’ve ever done before to elevate protection for people who have historically been left behind in underserved communities,” EPA Administrator Michael Regan said Tuesday. “Those who are suffering disproportionately under the weight of the pandemic, who are on the frontlines of climate change, who suffer more from pollution, have been waiting long enough. And they are counting on us to get this right.”
I hope they bring the explosion detectors too. That's something we need to look out for, especially.
Westlake, LA (KPLC) - Officials with Westlake Chemical have confirmed that there was an explosion at the Westlake chemical south plant.
Officials said a tank of Ethylene Dichloride exploded.
The plant is located near Pete Manena Road and PPG Drive.
We are currently reaching out to officials for more information.
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