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Safe communities are informed communities. Join Fenceline Watch Director Yvette Arellano as they present on building community-centered disaster action plans at the Vulnerable Populations Working Group Oct. 22 at 11:30 am. RSVP: buff.ly/LCQIIET #EnvironmentalJustice

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Houston’s no-zoning reality puts historic minority neighborhoods at risk. The city could help — will it? #EnvironmentalJustice buff.ly/Izz37Ml

buff.lyAs Negotiators Struggle to Advance a Plastics Treaty, Iran War Underscores the Urgency - Inside Climate NewsBlocked Middle East oil shipments upended supply chains and prices for fossil fuel-based plastics, offering yet another reason nations must support a global treaty that shifts to sustainable…

We need a comprehensive #GlobalPlasticsTreaty that protects communities from the negative health impacts of plastic production #EnvironmentalJustice buff.ly/e8i9gPa

buff.lyPeople protecting nature and land set up self-defence units amid threat of murderDefenders of forests and rivers killed at rate of one every three days in 2025, with 85% of deaths in Latin America

In 2025, a defender of forests & rivers was killed in Latin America every 3 days. Nearly 75% of those killed were indigenous, & others were silenced. We must stand with those most affected by fossil fuel & resource imperialism. #EnvironmentalJustice #IndigenousPeoplesDay buff.ly/0PoGYBi

buff.lyPUC sues Paxton’s office over release of data center recordsA lawsuit will test whether Texas officials can withhold data center location details under the state Homeland Security Act.

Industries like petrochemicals, and now AI, have consistently used national security to justify operating opaquely, essentially skirting public accountability. buff.ly/aEFlVqI

buff.lyWhat the Senate Permitting Deal Means for US Climate EmissionsExperts say the bill, which would speed clean-energy and fossil-fuel projects alike, would probably reduce greenhouse gas emissions overall.

What the Senate Permitting Deal Means for US Climate Emissions #EnvironmentalJustice buff.ly/czKV4f6

buff.lyStudying this super El Niño could save lives. NOAA is scaling back researchA powerful El Niño is already influencing extreme weather around the planet. During the last strong El Niño, federal agencies ramped up research in the hope of improving weather forecasts. This year,…

Federal agencies that help keep us safe are being dismantled even as situations get more dangerous. buff.ly/eTFlsUJ #EnvironmentalJustice

buff.lyRice University study finds income disparities in natural disaster preparedness | Houston Public MediaNearly half of low-income households say they would be unprepared if natural disaster struck.

Rice University study finds income disparities in natural disaster preparedness #EnvironmentalJustice buff.ly/a6oxNSA

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Those most affected by extreme storms and flooding are often left without the financial security of flood insurance when disasters strike. #EnvironmentalJustice buff.ly/TDXZZYI

buff.lyRevealing the Invisible Injustice of Extreme Heat - Inside Climate NewsThermal imaging shows how people experience scorching heat varies depending on their circumstance.

The invisible injustice of extreme heat (Inside Climate News) #EnvironmentalJustice buff.ly/eWXZa5f

On Oct. 1, we gathered w/ local orgs & community members to raise questions & concerns about Valero's Manchester refinery's permit renewal. The refinery has operated without a valid permit for months in a community with an already disproportionate pollution burden Read more: buff.ly/lRp0327

As Texas rejects heat safeguards, thousands of workers are getting sick in extreme temperatures #EnvironmentalJustice buff.ly/UhbJ6wM

buff.lyAlito bows out of blockbuster Supreme Court climate caseThe conservative justice had previously resisted calls from environmentalists to recuse himself.

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito recuses himself from a climate case because of his financial ties to major fossil fuel & petrochemical companies. #EnvironmentalJustice buff.ly/QigiQMX

buff.lyPennsylvania’s AI Boom Is Repeating Old Patterns of Exploitation - Inside Climate NewsA new study says the data center industry’s expansion echoes patterns of environmental and health harms that have long plagued the state.

Pennsylvania’s AI boom is repeating old patterns of exploitation we saw during the fossil resources industry buildout. #EnvironmentalJustice buff.ly/PeGg8yJ

AI & automation are eliminating jobs in the petrochemical & plastics industries by automating tasks done by shift workers. The industry is benefiting from tax abatements promised in exchange for local employment. #EnvironmentalJustice buff.ly/a5V9Y4z

buff.lyGermany pledges to phase out fossil fuels for first time with target of 2045Campaigners say plan marks notable shift away from oil and gas as previously pledges were only for carbon neutrality

While the Trump administration continues its disinvestment in renewable energy, Germany pledges to phase out fossil fuels by 2045. buff.ly/qhPegDs

buff.lyTrump Moves to Strip Pollution Limits from Power Plants Near Black CommunitiesThe EPA says a repeal would lower electricity costs, though residential rates have risen sharply since Trump took office.

Trump Moves to Strip Pollution Limits from Power Plants Near Black Communities #EnvironmentalJustice buff.ly/G5sb6Z0

Join us at the air permit hearing for the RMP Valero facility (9701 Manchester St). If you've experienced any effects due to smells this facility may be emitting, you can make a public comment. 📅 Thursday, October 1 🕖️ 7pm 📍 Hartman Park, 9311 E. Avenue P. buff.ly/fiqmShX

buff.lyAs Hostilities Flare and Oil Prices Spike, U.S. Consumers Pay at the Pump - Inside Climate NewsExperts say President Trump’s rollback of climate policy is leaving consumers more vulnerable to price shocks and pollution.

We continue to pay the price on multiple levels for the war on Iran, as gas and diesel prices have skyrocketed amid hostilities. #EnvironmentalJustice buff.ly/SiMznCe

buff.lySix ways the war on Iran exposed the real cost of plastics - Greenpeace InternationalThe war on Iran exposed plastics’ dependence on volatile fossil fuel supply chains, driving up costs for everyday goods. A strong Global Plastics Treaty can help build a more stable, resilient future.

The war on Iran has raised plastic production costs, and we are seeing the effects as product prices climb while companies post record profits. #EnvironmentalJustice buff.ly/BK8T8LJ

Last Saturday, 25+ service providers & local orgs attended Manchester’s first Community Health Fair, bringing essential services & resources to Manchester & communities impacted by polluting industries. We distributed 40 more chemical disaster toolkits to the community. #EnvironmentalJustice

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The oil and gas industry is polluting East Texas drinking water sources: 'A disaster waiting to happen' - Houston Chronicle #EnvironmentalJustice buff.ly/sSUcdmg

buff.lyDoes exposure to industrial pollutants raise the risk of breast cancer? - Safety+Health MagazineResearchers estimated exposure to 15 common industrial pollutants based on participants’ home address and distance to release sites.

A new study links exposure to industrial and petrochemical pollution to an increased rate of breast cancer diagnosis. #EnvironmentalJustice buff.ly/HZKiUr1

The EPA illegally terminated $7 billion solar program intended to help poorer Americans. #EnvironmentalJustice buff.ly/FIwxKRP

19 Sept

Celebrating #HispanicHeritageMonth with our community. We are grateful to all community members, partners, & participants for making this community health and resource fair a success. Thank you for investing in our community. Hope to see you all next year!

18 Sept

Join us on Saturday, September 19th from 10 am - 1 pm for the first annual Manchester Community Health Fair! Health and community resources will be available, as well as free food, live music, and activities! Chemical Disaster Toolkits for eligible community members provided by Fenceline Watch.

18 Sept

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with us at the Manchester Health Fair on Saturday, Sep. 19, at Hartman Park! Celebra el Mes de la Herencia Hispana con Fenceline Watch en la Feria de Salud de Manchester, el sábado 19 de septiembre, en Hartman Park. #EnvironmentalJustice buff.ly/AB0wNod

houstonpublicmedia.orgExxonMobil releases more than 54,000 pounds of unauthorized air pollution at Baytown refinery – Houston Public MediaAccording to an initial report filed with the TCEQ, ExxonMobil says a boiler malfunction led to the air pollution release.

16 Sept

After a boiler malfunction at ExxonMobil last week, the Baytown refinery released more than 54,000 pounds of carbon monoxide. Communities cannot keep bearing the burden of pollution-related health effects from petrochemical facilities. #EnvironmentalJustice buff.ly/DgpBhHy

14 Sept

Yesterday, we collaborated w/ Backbone Campaign to deploy the Constitution Preamble at the "Recommitting to Democracy” Program Season Kick-off Festival. Thanks to the Rothko Chapel for organizing & to the dozens who signed their name or left a message. #EnvironmentalJustice

insideclimatenews.orgAs Extreme Weather Worsens, Black and Hispanic Homeowners Are Paying More for Insurance - Inside Climate NewsResidents in predominantly Hispanic communities in Florida are paying on average $5,014 more annually for their policies, a new report says.

14 Sept

As Extreme Weather Worsens, Black and Hispanic Homeowners Are Paying More for Insurance insideclimatenews.org/news/0509202... #EnvironmentalJustice

11 Sept

This Sunday, Fenceline Watch will join other organizations in standing for democracy during Rothko Chapel's season kick-off event! Come out and sign the "We the People" banner. #EnvironmentalJustice 📍Rothko Chapel 📅Sunday, Sep 13 🕐️1-4pm More info on the banner: buff.ly/UyxL0MW

nytimes.comhttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/07/nyregion/sept-11-air-quality-cancer.html?unlocked_article_code=1.AFE.VaEB.jVayIm3MkTMY&smid=tw-share

11 Sept

After 9/11, Documents Suggest, New Yorkers Were Misled About Air Quality www.nytimes.com/2026/09/07/n... #EnvironmentalJustice

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10 Sept

🍎 Back-to-school season is a great time to rethink plastic. We have five plastic-free school supplies + practical tips to avoid plastic this school year and work toward systemic change. 🎒 📓 Read our latest here: https://bit.ly/schoolplasticfree

10 Sept

Join us on September 19th for the Manchester Community Health Fair! We'll have health services, community resources, & cultural performances by 🎵 @segundobarriocc 🪶 @itzcoatl_tezkatlipoka_houston 🎺 🎻 @mariachicalmecac! More info: www.fencelinewatch.org/events/2026-...

Workers are on the front lines of community protection and well-being. Today, we celebrate the few who have sacrificed for the benefit of the many. #LaborDay #EnvironmentalJustice

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safetyandhealthmagazine.comWorker heat protections front and center during House subcommittee hearing - Safety+Health MagazineLawmakers, business representatives and worker advocates testified on Sept. 2.

Workers, especially those who do outdoor labor or work in high-heat facilities like the petrochemical industry, need these protections. Last week, these rules were presented at a House subcommittee meeting. www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/worker-heat-...

npr.orgNPR spent 2 years tracking deaths from heat. We found a staggering hidden tollAn NPR investigation found that people in the U.S. are dying from heat much more often than official counts show. We explore the reasons why — and how lives can be saved.

To emphasize this point, NPR found that heat-related deaths are 5 times worse than stats indicate. www.npr.org/2026/08/31/n... . We must work to reduce climate change and protect our communities and workers. #EnvironmentalJustice

Workers are on the front lines of community protection and well-being. Today, we celebrate the few who have sacrificed for the benefit of the many. #LaborDay #EnvironmentalJustice

nytimes.comhttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/01/climate/heat-workplace-protections-osha-trump.html?unlocked_article_code=1.9lA.WBrl.pBMac9HvvfTi&smid=url-share

And yet, the federal government is stripping away worker safety measures. As human-caused climate change causes extreme heat, worker protection against these rising temperatures is under threat. www.nytimes.com/2026/08/01/c...

The human toll of air pollution is staggering. Air pollution increases healthcare costs, reduces productivity, & places a growing burden on economies. #CleanAirDay should be every day for healthier people and stronger economies bit.ly/4A3XVZi #EnvironmentalJustice

5 Sept

Months of workshops & community input resulted in the Chemical Disaster Response Toolkit distribution at today's Super Neighborhood meeting. With more than 700 chemical facilities in our area, residents must be prepared for a chemical disaster. #EnvironmentalJustice

nytimes.comhttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/28/climate/fossil-fuel-executives-stocks-iran.html?unlocked_article_code=1.1FA.kDmo.H-dZrzxAaHfv&smid=url-share

4 Sept

Oil & gas executives have made millions since the start of the War in Iran, profiting off a crisis. #EnvironmentalJustice www.nytimes.com/2026/07/28/c...

theguardian.comSamuel Alito gained up to $2.9m from oil and gas assets since joining supreme court, analysis showsCritics argue US high court justice should recuse himself from upcoming fossil fuel firms’ climate accountability case

4 Sept

Conflict of interest shows up in how powerful people profit while disinvesting from communities. It is especially clear when a Supreme Court Justice has made more than $2.9M from oil & gas assets. #EnvironmentalJustice www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

insideclimatenews.orgThe Trump EPA Is a Toothless Friend of Polluting Industries, Analysis Shows - Inside Climate NewsThe EPA’s retreat from its role guarding clean air and water will have lasting effects on public health, critics fear.

3 Sept

The EPA has been deregulating industry and removing protections against pollution for vulnerable communities #EnvironmentalJustice insideclimatenews.org/news/0109202...

ieefa.orgTexas petrochemical expansion lacks rewards for host citiesSeptember 3, 2026 (IEEFA) – Petrochemical host cities across Texas were expecting economic booms but are instead experiencing blight, health issues, and devalued property. According to the latest Inst...

3 Sept

The petrochemical industry continues to receive tax abatements while slowing job and economic growth in the cities & towns in which it operates. Check out the new report from @ieeeorg.bsky.social: ieefa.org/articles/tex... #EnvironmentalJustice

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Promises of boosted economic conditions and new jobs have failed to materialize for the Texas cities hosting the wave of petrochemical expansion the industry experienced over the last 15 years. Learn more in our new report: buff.ly/eINwINp

2 Sept

Join us today at 1 PM CT for a @plasticpollutes webinar hosted on the plastic industry’s propaganda campaign in K-12 education. 🍎 We’ll uncover industry’s tactics to infiltrate education with pro-plastic curriculum & how we can get #PlasticExpelled from schools! ✏️ bit.ly/ppc-webinar-...

2 Sept

New report uncovers the plastic industry’s propaganda playbook for influencing U.S. K-12 public education, & outlines how to expel the plastic industry from schools. Read #PlasticExpelled by @plasticpollutes. bit.ly/ppc-plastic-... #PlasticPollutes #EnvironmentalJustice

1 Sept

We are grateful to represent Super Neighborhoods 65 & 82 at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Sergio Ivan Rodriguez Memorial Pedestrian Bridge, named in honor of Milby High School student Sergio, who lost his life 2 years ago while crossing train tracks near the school.

publichealthwatch.orgIncreasingly Fierce Storms Are Coming for the Upper Texas Coast. Is the Petrochemical Industry Ready? - Public Health WatchGalveston County is home to 22 refineries and chemical plants. The level of emergency preparedness varies widely.

1 Sept

In intense weather events, such as the tropical activity approaching the Gulf Coast, petrochemical facilities risk power failure. This can increase emissions or trigger a chemical disaster, where fenceline communities often face the health impacts first & worst. #EnvironmentalJustice

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NEW: Fenceline Watch Policy Director Shiv Srivastava is featured in a @pubhealthwatch.bsky.social article on the importance of public access to information about hazardous facilities. #EnvironmentalJustice publichealthwatch.org/2026/06/18/g...

safetyandhealthmagazine.comCoalition asks EPA and OSHA to streamline requirements for protecting workers from chemicals - Safety+Health MagazineSeventy-five industry groups say a single federal framework would increase efficiency and curb confusion.

31 Aug

Coalition asks EPA and OSHA to streamline requirements for protecting workers from chemicals. -Safety + Health Magazine #EnvironmentalJustice www.safetyandhealthmagazine.com/coalition-as...