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El Paso is currently topping the charts for the worst air pollution in the region, and experts warn it’s only going to get tougher to breathe this year. Expect more health alerts and a major push for city officials to finally crack down on local environmental rules.
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Rising — being discussed more frequently. 3 mentions in the last 30 days, 1 the 60 before.
Expect your tax dollars to shift toward new environmental compliance programs and potential healthcare costs as respiratory issues rise.
Public health advocates and local residents who will finally see some pressure put on polluters to clean up their act.
Local businesses and industrial operators who might face expensive new regulations and operational hurdles.
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- The San Juan Neighborhood Association invited residents to attend a community meeting Wednesday to discuss Marathon Petroleum refinery. The meeting comes three weeks after the refinery released more than 15 tons pollutants, a...
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El Paso County Commissioner David Stout talks through his experience learning about this pollution event, how Marathon responded and what to know about the county challenging the renewal of the refinery’s air permit. The post Podcast: After refinery ...