Media members are invited to a news conference on July 30 at 9:30 AM at Unidad SkatePark, Baytown, where Air Alliance Houston, the Harris County Attorney, and community partners will unveil details of the “Dirty Dozen,” a new report highlighting the top twelve industrial air polluters in the Houston region.
The report is based on a comprehensive analysis of multiple publicly available data sources from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). It also incorporates data from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to ensure the local reliability and accuracy of the findings. This analysis revealed twelve industrial facilities that contribute the most emissions in Harris County. This includes carbon emissions, the heat-trapping gasses that cause climate change and contribute to extreme weather events, such as the recent Derecho and Hurricane Beryl.
Renowned as the petrochemical capital of the world, Houston faces significant environmental challenges due to industrial emissions. These emissions collectively contribute to the overall burden of air pollution and related health problems in predominantly Hispanic, African American, and low-income neighborhoods.
WHAT: Press conference on a new report highlighting the top twelve industrial air polluters in the Houston region
WHERE: Unidad SkatePark, 2510 J B Lefevre Rd, Baytown, TX 77520
WHEN: Tuesday, July 30th at 9:30 AM
WHO: The speakers at the event will be:
- Christian Menefee, Harris County Attorney
- Dr. Inyang Uwak, Director of Research & Policy, Air Alliance Houston
- Dr. Grace Tee Lewis, Senior Health Scientist, Environmental Defense Fund
- Luke Metzger, Executive Director, Environment Texas
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Advocates and impacted community members will also be available after the press conference for one-on-one interviews.
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Media contact: Riikka Pohjankoski, [email protected] or 713 589 7079
About Air Alliance Houston
Air Alliance Houston believes everyone deserves to breathe clean air. We support communities as they advocate for clean air and their health. For decades, we have championed clean air through research, education and advocacy. www.airalliancehouston.org