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Winter Storm 2021

Texas plants released nearly as much pollution during winter storm as during Hurricane Laura

Oil refineries, chemical plants and other industrial operators emitted 3.5 million pounds of excess pollution during the winter storm and power crisis in Texas, according to an analysis of company notices provided to state regulators.

Refinery complexes along the Houston Ship Channel on September 7, 2016.

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