New environmental legislation focuses on community health in Philly
The Community Health Act from Councilmember Helen Gym requires mapping areas where pollution hits hardest and then working towards prevention.
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Environmental injustice measures under new Philly bil l- WHYY
Philly Councilmember Helen Gym plans to introduce legislation Thursday that could protect already overburdened communities by keeping additional pollution out.
Source: whyy.org
Hilco faces opposition to plans for PES refinery site
Hilco, the shuttered refinery’s new owner, is seeking permits to continue to store and sell petroleum — and surrounding communities feel betrayed.
Source: whyy.org
Hilco open to community benefits agreement at PES refinery site
A coalition of community organizations wants the new owner of the South Philly complex to protect residents from pollution and gentrification.
Source: whyy.org
PES refinery demolition to take 4 years, new owner Hilco says
A public information session sought by the community laid out the details, and clarified who is responsible for cleanup of the contamination.
Source: whyy.org