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13 U.S. refineries exceeded emissions limits for cancer-causing benzene in 2020 4/30/2021 Thirteen U.S. oil refineries released the cancer-causing chemical benzene in concentrations that exceeded federal limits last year, according to government data published by the green group Environmental Integrity Project (EIP) this week. The study is based on the second full year of data reported by U.S. refineries since the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 2015 began requiring continuous monitoring of air pollutants around plants to protect nearby communities, many of which are disproportionately poor, Black and Hispanic. In 2019, eleven refineries made the list, EIP said. "If the Biden EPA wants to act on its environmental justice promises, these neighborhoods near refineries are a great place to start," Benjamin Kunstman, staff engineer at EIP, told Reuters.
By Syndicated Content By Laura Sanicola (Reuters) – Thirteen U.S. oil refineries released the cancer-causing chemical benzene in concentrations that exceeded federal limits last year, three more than in 2019, according to government data published by the green group Environmental Integrity Project on Wednesday. The study is based on the second full year of data reported by U.S. refineries since the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency began requiring continuous monitoring of air pollutants around plants to protect nearby communities, many of which are disproportionately poor, black and Hispanic. “If the Biden EPA wants to act on its environmental justice promises, these neighborhoods near refineries are a great place to start,” Benjamin Kunstman, staff engineer at the Environmental Integrity Project, told Reuters.
Energy13 U.S. refineries exceeded emissions limits for cancer-causing benzene in 2020 -report Laura SanicolaLaila Kearney 4 minutes read Sun sets on the Philadelphia Energy Solutions plant refinery in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., January 9, 2020. REUTERS/Mark Makela Thirteen U.S. oil refineries released the cancer-causing chemical benzene in concentrations that exceeded federal limits last year, according to government data published by the green group Environmental Integrity Project (EIP) on Wednesday. The study is based on the second full year of data reported by U.S. refineries since the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 2015 began requiring continuous monitoring of air pollutants around plants to protect nearby communities, many of which are disproportionately poor, Black and Hispanic.
feed to stay on top of the news. The report cited benzene levels that regularly exceeded the 9 micrograms per cubic meter of air standard, set by the EPA, found at eight of the 13 flagged refineries. When refineries are flagged for exceeding the threshold, it's required that the company takes “corrective action” by the EPA. The highest emitter of benzene in 2020 was Delek's Krotz Springs, La., refinery, exceeding more than three times the level at an average of more than 31 micrograms per cubic meter. A Delek spokesperson told Reuters, “Delek is focused on serving as a good steward of the environment and supportive member of the communities in which we operate."
Thirteen U.S. refineries exceeded emissions limits for cancer-causing benzene in 2020: report wtaq.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from wtaq.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.