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White House Announces New Strategy on Plastic Pollution
In a detailed report published this afternoon, the Biden-Harris Administration outlined a new strategy to target plastic pollution at each stage of the plastic lifecycle.
White House Announces New Strategy on Plastic Pollution
In a detailed report published this afternoon, the Biden-Harris Administration outlined a new strategy to target plastic pollution at each stage of the plastic lifecycle.
Levels of Cancer-Causing Air Pollutant in Louisiana Are Exponentially Higher Than Previously Estimated
New research, released today, provides the first measures of how much of the cancer-causing petrochemical, ethylene oxide, is emitted by facilities in part of Louisiana’s Cancer Alley—showing levels more than nine times higher than pollution modeling used by the Environmental Protection Agency and Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality. The peer-reviewed study was published in the journal, Environmental Science & Technology and performed by researchers at Johns Hopkins University with funding from Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Beyond Petrochemicals Campaign.
Levels of Cancer-Causing Air Pollutant in Louisiana Are Exponentially Higher Than Previously Estimated
New research, released today, provides the first measures of how much of the cancer-causing petrochemical, ethylene oxide, is emitted by facilities in part of Louisiana’s Cancer Alley—showing levels more than nine times higher than pollution modeling used by the Environmental Protection Agency and Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality. The peer-reviewed study was published in the journal, Environmental Science & Technology and performed by researchers at Johns Hopkins University with funding from Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Beyond Petrochemicals Campaign.
New Report Shows Global Plastic Production as Significant Source of Carbon Pollution
New estimates from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory show that plastic production emits as much carbon pollution (2.24 gigatonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent) as 600 coal-fired power plants annually.
New Report Shows Global Plastic Production as Significant Source of Carbon Pollution
New estimates from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory show that plastic production emits as much carbon pollution (2.24 gigatonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent) as 600 coal-fired power plants annually.
New Tool Tracks Petrochemical Incidents Across the United States
Beyond Petrochemicals is marking one year since the vinyl chloride spill in East Palestine, Ohio with a commitment to track petrochemical incidents like it across the United States.
New Tool Tracks Petrochemical Incidents Across the United States
Beyond Petrochemicals is marking one year since the vinyl chloride spill in East Palestine, Ohio with a commitment to track petrochemical incidents like it across the United States.
Ingleside, Texas Denies Permit for Proposed Ammonia Plant
In a unanimous vote, the Ingleside City Council voted to deny an “Objectionable Use Permit” on Tuesday for a proposed ammonia facility.
Ingleside, Texas Denies Permit for Proposed Ammonia Plant
In a unanimous vote, the Ingleside City Council voted to deny an “Objectionable Use Permit” on Tuesday for a proposed ammonia facility.
EPA Announces It Will Assess Risks of Vinyl Chloride and Four Other Petrochemicals
The Environmental Protection Agency announced today it will begin risk assessments on five petrochemicals, including vinyl chloride, a toxic petrochemical which leaked and was eventually burned in the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
EPA Announces It Will Assess Risks of Vinyl Chloride and Four Other Petrochemicals
The Environmental Protection Agency announced today it will begin risk assessments on five petrochemicals, including vinyl chloride, a toxic petrochemical which leaked and was eventually burned in the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
Burna Boy Publishes Letter Addressing Global Plastics Treaty Negotiations
Global recording artist, Burna Boy, currently on the North American leg of his “I Told Them” tour, published a letter today addressing the delegates of the third session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-3) process convened by the United Nations this week in Nairobi, Kenya.
Burna Boy Publishes Letter Addressing Global Plastics Treaty Negotiations
Global recording artist, Burna Boy, currently on the North American leg of his “I Told Them” tour, published a letter today addressing the delegates of the third session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-3) process convened by the United Nations this week in Nairobi, Kenya.
Corpus Christi Petrochemical Plant Announces “Pause” on Construction
The international conglomerates backing the Corpus Christi Polymers plant in Texas have recently announced that they are pausing further development of the facility.
Corpus Christi Petrochemical Plant Announces “Pause” on Construction
The international conglomerates backing the Corpus Christi Polymers plant in Texas have recently announced that they are pausing further development of the facility.
Beyond Petrochemicals Marks First Anniversary With Five Victories
Campaign partners celebrate their success in blocking the build out of five toxic petrochemical facilities.
Beyond Petrochemicals Marks First Anniversary With Five Victories
Campaign partners celebrate their success in blocking the build out of five toxic petrochemical facilities.
Garyville Chemical Fire Highlights Dangers of Continued Investment in Petrochemicals
Statement from Heather McTeer Toney, Executive Director of Beyond Petrochemicals
Garyville Chemical Fire Highlights Dangers of Continued Investment in Petrochemicals
Statement from Heather McTeer Toney, Executive Director of Beyond Petrochemicals
First-Ever Study Reveals the Hard Truths Behind Soft Drinks’ Plastic Bottles: Beverage Industry Supply Chain Riddled with Carcinogens, Emissions and Contamination
New report from Defend Our Health and Beyond Petrochemicals shows how PET plastic bottles are threatening public health, environmental justice, and climate progress in the U.S.
First-Ever Study Reveals the Hard Truths Behind Soft Drinks’ Plastic Bottles: Beverage Industry Supply Chain Riddled with Carcinogens, Emissions and Contamination
New report from Defend Our Health and Beyond Petrochemicals shows how PET plastic bottles are threatening public health, environmental justice, and climate progress in the U.S.
Beyond Petrochemicals Releases New Data Showing Petrochemical Disasters Like East Palestine, Ohio Can Happen Anywhere
The new data released by Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Beyond Petrochemicals Campaign underscores how planned expansion of the petrochemical industry will heighten risks across the U.S.
Beyond Petrochemicals Releases New Data Showing Petrochemical Disasters Like East Palestine, Ohio Can Happen Anywhere
The new data released by Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Beyond Petrochemicals Campaign underscores how planned expansion of the petrochemical industry will heighten risks across the U.S.
Michael R. Bloomberg Launches New $85 Million Campaign to Stop Rapid Rise of Pollution From the Petrochemical Industry in the United States
Building on Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Beyond Coal and Beyond Carbon, Beyond Petrochemicals will partner with frontline communities to block the construction of 120+ planned new petrochemical projects.
Michael R. Bloomberg Launches New $85 Million Campaign to Stop Rapid Rise of Pollution From the Petrochemical Industry in the United States
Building on Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Beyond Coal and Beyond Carbon, Beyond Petrochemicals will partner with frontline communities to block the construction of 120+ planned new petrochemical projects.