The EPA has issued an air-quality permit for a proposed deep-water crude oil port about 30 miles off the shore of Freeport. Supporters say it takes an extra step toward reducing emissions. Environmental advocates worry it will exacerbate pollution.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/energy-environment/2025/09/16/531030/epa-grants-air-permit-clears-way-for-new-deepwater-drilling-port-off-the-texas-coast/

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A new report shows that the EPA's enforcement of federal environmental law will likely decrees under Trump if he sticks Project 2025's plan.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/energy-environment/2024/12/16/508916/epa-likely-to-slash-enforcement-if-next-trump-administration-follows-project-2025-recommendations/

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Houston's communities of color are being disproportionately affected by worsening air quality, according to a new report.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/energy-environment/2023/11/30/471066/houstons-communities-of-color-are-hit-hardest-by-worsening-air-quality-new-report-says/

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A nearly $500,000 grant awarded this week by the Environmental Protection Agency will help the Houston communities of Fifth Ward, Galena Park, Pleasantville and Sunnyside monitor hazardous air pollutants over a three-year period.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/energy-environment/2023/11/30/471206/epa-awards-another-500000-grant-for-air-quality-monitoring-in-houston-neighborhoods/

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Top polluters nationwide include Chevron Richmond and Valero Benicia. Baykeeper is suing Valero for spilling petroleum coke into the SF Bay.

https://alamedapost.com/news/sf-bay-refineries-among-worst-water-polluters/

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