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"The Pollution Battle Continues in Port Arthur" October 25, 2007 The battle between pollution and prosperity continues in Port Arthur, Texas, an industrial town known as one of America's most industrial cities. The EPA has listed the city as being a city with a dangerous ozone level and the state claims Port Arthur has excessive levels of benzene. Weighing the Positive With the Negative According to ex-Mayor Oscar Oritz, the hazardous chemicals that are leaking throughout the town are nothing to worry about. Instead, Oritz is worried that environmental activists like Hilton Kelley, will encourage people to leave the town where most of the money comes from the petrochemical companies. The only money here in the city of Port Arthur that amounts to anything comes from industry. If industry goes away, people might go away, too, because there will be no money. That's the continued salvation of this city. On the other hand, Kelley is campaigning for more restrictions on industrial construction and better monitoring of plant emissions. I grew up smelling the chemicals, explains Kelley, We're not trying to shut doors of industry. We're just trying to push these guys to do what's right. Benzene Remains a Threat In the latest assessment conducted by the state environmental regulators in 2000, the benzene levels in Port Arthur had reached acceptable levels. However, locals are still suffering from a higher rate of pulmonary disease than anywhere else in the state. (Dallas News) Have you or someone you know been exposed to benzene? Contact us today for a FREE consultation with an experienced attorney who will evaluate your case and ensure that you and your loved ones are compensated for any harm. To learn more about benzene exposure and benzene laws, contact a Benzene Attorney. |