What you need to know
Across the United States, new and expanding petrochemical facilities are being concentrated in communities that are already overburdened by pollution – often near homes, schools, and hospitals.
These facilities release toxic chemicals linked to asthma, cancer, heart disease, and developmental harm in children. For millions of people, this isn’t an abstract environmental issue; it’s a daily reality that shows up as missed school days, rising medical bills, and concern about what long-term exposure means for loved ones and communities.


