Shell's Deer Park chemical plant in Texas experiences a week-long flaring event due to a power outage, raising air quality and health concerns among locals.

Shell's Deer Park chemical plant in Texas faces a week-long flaring event due to a power outage, leading to concerns about air quality and health from local residents. Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo criticized the company's transparency, as the pollution control department did not receive specific information about the chemicals being burned. Shell attributes the flaring to a safety measure reducing hydrocarbon emissions by 98%.

March 23, 2024
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