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Collaboration is critical in the fight for #EnvironmentalJustice. Join the webinar Green Schools, Good Jobs tomorrow at 3:00 pm ET to learn about how communities and worker unions can work together to achieve a sustainable future. bit.ly/47MM99t
Webinar: Bargaining for Green Schools, Good Jobs, and Bright Futures
Across the country, union educators are joining with parents, students, and neighbors to win the climate-safe, fully-funded, community schools we deserve. Our new report, Bargaining for Green Schools,...
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November 18, 2025 at 8:45 PM
"The investigations conducted by the #ChemicalSafetyBoard have resulted in valuable tools for worker training & informed the chemical industry to help prevent accidents.” Fenceline Watch calls on Congress to maintain funding for the CSB: bit.ly/csb-signonle...
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November 18, 2025 at 4:21 PM
The Trump Administration plans to eliminate the US Chemical Safety Board-an agency that investigates petrochemical disasters. We & over 80 other communities & organizations call for full funding of the CSB to help prevent future disasters. Press release: bit.ly/4nSfT9B
November 14, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Firebird Bulk Carriers cuts 74 Texas jobs as it closes locations - Firebird was acquired in 2022 by GulfMark Asset Holdings Inc, subsidiary of Adams Resources & Energy Inc for $33 million & included Firebird & Phoenix Oil Inc

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Adams Resources trucking subsidiary cuts 74 Texas jobs as part of closing locations - Houston Business Journal
A subsidiary of Adams Resources, which was founded by the former owner of the Houston Oilers, is cutting jobs across Texas.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Happening now: Oil spill reported in Galveston. Vessel operated by Forestwave Navigation BV struck Pier 32. Amount of oil leaked unkown. Ship channel closed from Gulf Copper to Pelican Island Bridge since Tuesday night #ChemicalDisaster
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October 29, 2025 at 7:44 PM
🎊Congratulations to @RGISCLaredo's Tricia Cortez on being selected as a 2025 Catalyst Award winner! The #CatalystAward celebrates women of color building a healthier, safer, more just world. Tricia's work in the Rio-Grande ensures water security, air quality, &climate resilience
October 9, 2025 at 4:08 PM
19 chemical disasters have happened in TX in '25. Explosions, leaks&fires isnt "if" but "when". The Chemical Safety Board investigates disaster root causes protecting workers&community. The White House set to close CSB in '26. Sign on to save the CSB!
Chemical Disasters Impact Us, and so Does Chemical Safety Board Funding: Frontline Communities Demand Protection of the CSB
We, the Texas communities living on the frontline of chemical disasters and other impacted communities and undersigned organizations, stand united across the country calling for the preservation of th...
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October 1, 2025 at 3:34 PM
The Houston Ship Channel is 9k miles from Lakhigam India yet both our communities face #toxic multigenerational harm caused by petrochemicals for plastic. Director Yvette Arellano shares the need for a strong #globalplastictreaty to protect human health

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September 24, 2025 at 4:58 PM
We've seen what climate disasters do to the Texas grid. During floods & freezes solar & wind energy help keep the lights on for Texans. Join us, @ThirdActOrg & co-sponsors this Sunday, 9/21 for Sun Day, a celebration of solar and wind power. Register here: sundayhouston.org
September 19, 2025 at 4:09 PM
We are proud to be co-sponsors of #SunDay Houston 2025! Join us Sep. 21st w/ @thirdactorg.bsky.social for a day of action & celebration. Learn how we can tackle #climatechange and advocate for solar and wind energy! The event will feature exhibits, workshops, music, & food!
September 12, 2025 at 3:09 PM
The #chemicals used to make clothes harm the most vulnerable. In response to chemicals & plastics in kids’ clothing, we’re calling on The Children’s Place, Carter’s, and H&M to stop making so many clothes out of #polyester #plastic! Take action today! takeaction.io/ehsc/tell-the-…
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August 29, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Fenceline Watch along w/ 200 observers demonstrated collective power as plenary began holding signs in multiple languages as delegates arrived, demanding govs fix the process, keep promises & finalize a meaningful treaty #GlobalPlasticTreaty
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August 11, 2025 at 7:46 AM
🚨A @ciel.org analysis of the latest round of negotiations for the #GlobalPlasticTreaty found Dow & American Chemistry Council brought 7 lobbyists, ExxonMobil 6. The fossil fuel & petrochemical lobby outnumber diplomatic delegations of all 27 European Union nations
August 9, 2025 at 5:55 PM
We are in Geneva for the final round of negotiations for the #GlobalPlasticTreaty. In day 2 delegations for Columbia & Peru stood up for a strong treaty addressing chemicals & the right to vote. Unfortunately, other counties pushed for low ambition focused only on waste management #StrongTreatyNow
August 7, 2025 at 5:32 AM
White House to permanently close the Chemical Safety Board, fed agency that investigates fire,explosions& #ChemicaDisasters. Saturdays Marathon Refinery fire a reminder that TX leads nation in disasters resulting in CSB investigation #EnvironmentalJustice

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Trump quietly shutters the only federal agency that investigates industrial chemical explosions
The Chemical Safety Board, a federal agency that investigates large-scale industrial chemical disasters, will close under Trump's orders.
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June 16, 2025 at 3:37 PM
🚨 Today +230 civil society organizations welcome the renewed commitment of +90 countries to forge a binding global treaty to end plastic pollution,protect human health&environment by addressing the full life cycle of plastic 🌍 ✊🏾 ##GlobalPlasticTreaty

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June 13, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Happening now: Tank fire in Baytown, shelter-in-place in effect for communities of Evergreen Fairways&Trinity Oak, told to shut HVAC system, stay indoors until further notice. Site of tank, materials/chemicals currently not reported #EnvironmentalJustice

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Shelter-in-place order issued for Baytown neighborhoods due to tank fire
The Baytown Fire Department has issued a shelter-in-place order for two neighborhoods after a tank fire broke out Thursday.
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June 12, 2025 at 3:54 PM
White House state FEMA will end. Communities will face worse response, rescue & rebuild efforts after climate disasters, floods, hurricanes, &wildfires. All this as NOAA predicts hurricane season to be 60% above normal #EnvironmentalJustice

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Trump wants to end FEMA, says governors can handle disasters
In remarks to reporters, the president said the administration plans to “wean” states off FEMA assistance after hurricane season ends.
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June 11, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Happening now: fire on Brady’s Island along the Houston Ship Channel. Footage taken this evening at 8:27pm
June 6, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Rest In Power, Mr. Victor Villarreal. He left his mark as an incredible civic leader, advocate in the historic East End, fellow rabble-rouser, & friend. He spoke as he lived, with intention, and helped est. SuperNeighborhoods 65 & 82. You will be missed❤️🕊️ @Vecindario65_82
June 2, 2025 at 5:30 PM
This morning, Congress voted to circumvent Clean Air Act standards, opening the door for petrochemical facilities to emit greater amounts of toxic chemicals into communities & strips state rights to enact stronger rules #CleanAirAct #EnvironmentalJustice

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May 22, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Update: 4 workers hospitalized due to #DowChemical Olin level 3 chlorine chemical leak in #Freeport. Approx. 10k lbs of chlorine gas released into community for nearly 1hr. Dow facility major violator of Clean Air Act, 3yrs running #EnvironmentalJustice

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10,000 pounds of chlorine leaked for 48 minutes from Freeport industrial plant
A new report by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality show that 10,000 pounds of chlorine was released during Tuesday’s incident at at an industrial plant in Freeport.
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May 21, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Happening Now: Dow Chemical facility in Freeport releasing chlorine, level 3 alert meaning chemical is now in surrounding community. Shelter-in-place put into effect, Brazosport ISD in lockdown. #ChemicalDisaster

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May 20, 2025 at 3:29 PM
The American Lung Association reported #Houston recently got a"F" for its air quality. Why is it such an issue in Texas? Houston is home to the largest petrochemical complex in the US. #Petrochemicals @LungAssociation @BeyondPetrochem #BFFP #PlasticsTreaty

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Houston ranked among worst cities for ozone, air pollution: report
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May 13, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Big Oil,billionaires, &corporate bullies are trying to silence free speech & takecontrol of our democracy. It’s time to resist. Stand up for our rights & freedoms. Over 400organizations signed the org letter. Will your crew join? #TimeToResist bit.ly/3YCtHLM #Greenpeace
Ally Sign On: Greenpeace Open Letter to Energy Transfer
Submit your information below to sign this open letter to Energy Transfer in solidarity with Greenpeace : We, the undersigned individuals and organizations, formally express our solidarity with Greenp...
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May 8, 2025 at 7:57 PM