Toxic mess up Sites in Texas Major Toxic Waste Sites in Texas When thinking about the most polluted states in our country, California and New York instantly pop into our mind. What most masses dont know, however, is that Texas now ranks number one in most categories of pollution. Whether it be increased emissions from refineries in Beaumont, large pits fill up with contamination at Kelley Air Force Base, or polluted water at Lake Sam Rayburn, Texas has more than its fair destiny of toxic waste. Exxon/Mobil, one of the nations leading inunct producers, has its main refinery located in Beaumont, Texas.
Each year, the residents of Beaumont/Port Arthur move over to contend with the 39,000 pounds of pollution spewed each year by the Exxon refinery. Exxons emissions are 385% above the state refinery average. In 1999, the Texas Natural Resources preservation Committee (TNRCC) allowed the plant to increase their emissions, without allowing the public to have a say in the matter. Int...If you want to get a entire essay, order it on our website: Orderessay
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