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Explosions strike chemical plant after floods in Crosby, Texas
Officials downplayed the environmental and public health risks from the plant.
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Harvey pummels east Texas oil towns as Houston begins to dry out
The storm dumped even more rain on Port Arthur and Beaumont than it did on Houston.
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Harvey triggered the release of more than a million pounds of toxic pollutants
74 incidents of excess air pollution have been reported since the storm hit.
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This low-income Houston neighborhood was recovering from last year’s flood. Then Harvey hit.
Many residents just don't have the resources to leave.
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Want to talk climate change with a Texan right now? Show some compassion first.
A Texan reflects on bridging divides during a contentious natural disaster.
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Harvey’s record rains triggered Houston dams to overflow
The city's aging flood reservoirs have been pushed to the limit twice in two years.
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Houston communities deal with ‘unbearable’ petrochemical smells
Possible suspects for the smell include nearby oil refineries, chemical plants, and gas facilities.
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Harvey is already the worst rainstorm in U.S. history, and it’s still raining
“We tell people to prepare for the worst, but this is worse than the worst!"
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Hurricane Harvey brings some of the heaviest downpours anyone has ever seen
A year's worth of rain could fall on parts of Texas this week.
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According to this lawsuit, if you opposed DAPL, you’re a terrorist
Anti-pipeline advocates say federal suit filed by Energy Transfer Partners is frivolous, could set a dangerous precedent
