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The EPA has issued an air-quality permit for a proposed deep-water crude oil port about 30 miles off the shore of Freeport. Supporters say it takes an extra step toward reducing emissions. Environmental advocates worry it will exacerbate pollution.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/energy-environment/2025/09/16/531030/epa-grants-air-permit-clears-way-for-new-deepwater-drilling-port-off-the-texas-coast/

#Business #EnergyEnvironment #Environment #Local #News #CrudeOil #DeepwaterDrilling #EnvironmentalIntegrityProject #EnvironmentalProtectionAgency #Freeport #TexasGulfLink

Fort Bend County residents are pushing back against proposed concrete plants in their neighborhoods. Concerned about noise, dust and proximity to schools and community centers, they are turning to local leaders for help.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/fort-bend/2025/08/25/529184/as-companies-look-to-open-new-concrete-plants-in-fort-bend-elected-officials-push-back/

#Business #EnergyEnvironment #EnvironmentalJustice #FortBend #Local #News #ConcreteBatchPlant #FortBendCounty #MissouriCity #RockCrushingPlant