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Petrochemical Industry Says New Rules Could Turn Boom Into Bust

As the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to hear a Texas-backed challenge to new greenhouse gas limits for big polluters like petrochemical plants, the industry is warning of dire consequences should the rules take effect.

By Dave Fehling, Houston Public MediaNov. 14, 2013, 5:59 a.m. CentralUpdated Nov. 14, 2013, 5:59 a.m. Central

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Petrochemical Industry Says New Rules Could Turn Boom Into Bust

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<p>As the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to hear a&nbsp;Texas-backed challenge to new greenhouse gas limits&nbsp;for big polluters like petrochemical plants, the industry is warning of dire consequences should the rules take effect. Read the full story at <a href="http://app1.kuhf.org/articles/1384179891-As-Texas-Petrochemical-Industry-Booms,-Warnings-Of-What-Could-Cause-Bust.html">KUHF News</a>.</p>
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As the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to hear a Texas-backed challenge to new greenhouse gas limits for big polluters like petrochemical plants, the industry is warning of dire consequences should the rules take effect. Read the full story at KUHF News.

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