The Bullard Center for Environmental and Climate Justice at Texas Southern University released "Green Light to Pollute in Texas." This comprehensive report analyzes 89 new or expanding

The Bullard Center for Environmental and Climate Justice at Texas Southern University released "Green Light to Pollute in Texas." This comprehensive report analyzes 89 new or expanding petrochemical facilities across five Texas regions.

Its stark findings reveal that 9 out of 10 facilities are planned in counties with higher concentrations of people of color and families in poverty. Nearly half are in neighborhoods among the worst 10% in the U.S. for toxic air releases. Furthermore, 93% are near other high-risk chemical plants, compounding threats of explosions, leaks, and chronic disease.

A related documentary features residents detailing how this industrial expansion has impacted their communities.

The Bullard Center for Environmental and Climate Justice at Texas Southern University released "Green Light to Pollute in Texas," a report analyzing 89 new or expanding petrochemical facilities

The Bullard Center for Environmental and Climate Justice at Texas Southern University released "Green Light to Pollute in Texas," a report analyzing 89 new or expanding petrochemical facilities across five Texas regions.

The study reveals stark environmental justice concerns. Nine out of ten facilities are planned in counties with higher concentrations of people of color and families in poverty. Nearly half are in neighborhoods ranked among the worst 10% nationally for toxic air releases. Furthermore, 93% are near existing high-risk chemical plants, escalating threats of explosions, leaks, and chronic disease.

Residents detail the profound community impacts of this industrial expansion in an accompanying documentary.

A comprehensive report from the Bullard Center for Environmental and Climate Justice at Texas Southern University, titled "Green Light to Pollute in Texas," analyzes 89 new or expanding

A comprehensive report from the Bullard Center for Environmental and Climate Justice at Texas Southern University, titled "Green Light to Pollute in Texas," analyzes 89 new or expanding petrochemical facilities across five regions of the state.

The study reveals stark findings: 9 out of 10 facilities are planned in counties with higher concentrations of people of color and families in poverty. Nearly half are in neighborhoods ranked among the worst 10% nationally for toxic air releases. Furthermore, 93% sit near other high-risk chemical plants, compounding threats of explosions, leaks, and chronic disease. Residents in an accompanying documentary detail how this industrial expansion has altered their communities.

"Green Light to Pollute in Texas," a report by the Bullard Center for Environmental and Climate Justice at Texas Southern University, reveals that proposed petrochemical facilities

"Green Light to Pollute in Texas," a report by the Bullard Center for Environmental and Climate Justice at Texas Southern University, reveals that proposed petrochemical facilities disproportionately target vulnerable communities. The study analyzed 89 new or expanding plants across five regions.

Findings are stark: most facilities are planned in counties with higher concentrations of people of color and poverty, often among the worst 10% nationally for toxic air releases. These sites also sit near existing high-risk chemical plants, compounding threats of explosions, leaks, and chronic disease.

A documentary further details how residents' communities have been transformed by this industrial expansion.

INEQUALITY FOR ALL features Robert Reich—professor, best-selling author, and former Clinton cabinet member—who passionately argues how the widening income gap devastates the American

INEQUALITY FOR ALL features Robert Reich—professor, best-selling author, and former Clinton cabinet member—who passionately argues how the widening income gap devastates the American economy.

The film also offers an intimate portrait of Reich, detailing his personal journey and lifelong commitment to protecting the vulnerable. Discover more about Robert Reich at robertreich.org.

Earlier this month, Congress passed a measure within the 2015 defense bill to transfer sacred American Indian lands in Arizona to a foreign company.

Bill Moyers interviewed

Earlier this month, Congress passed a measure within the 2015 defense bill to transfer sacred American Indian lands in Arizona to a foreign company.

Bill Moyers interviewed Robert A. Williams Jr., a professor of American Indian law, who explained how such land deals continue a tragic history of dispossession for American Indians.

Published on December 26, 2014.

Robert Costanza directs the Institute for Sustainable Solutions at Portland State

Robert Costanza directs the Institute for Sustainable Solutions at Portland State University. He is also a co-founder and past-president of the International Society for Ecological Economics.

In his presentation, Dr. Costanza discusses sustainability, covering its definition and the processes required to develop solutions for a better, more sustainable world.

Robert Reich delivers a critical Tax Day message, highlighting a significant economic disparity. He explains why the wealthiest one percent often pay a substantially lower tax rate compared to the

Robert Reich delivers a critical Tax Day message, highlighting a significant economic disparity. He explains why the wealthiest one percent often pay a substantially lower tax rate compared to the rest of the population.

Reich's message also explores potential solutions and actions that can be taken to address this imbalance and promote a more equitable tax system.

Economist Robert Reich, former Labor Secretary, explores how the intersection of politics and economics led to Donald Trump's rise. He also addresses concerns, shared by some Republicans, that

Economist Robert Reich, former Labor Secretary, explores how the intersection of politics and economics led to Donald Trump's rise. He also addresses concerns, shared by some Republicans, that Trump's governance is harming American institutions.

Reich delivered this rousing talk as the featured speaker at UC Berkeley's Goldman School of Public Policy’s Board of Advisors Dinner in March 2017. For more, visit: UCTV.