The Brief
- Residents gathered in Channelview for a town hall about chemical barges operating on the San Jacinto River.
- Advocates say emissions linked to barge activity may be higher than previously recognized.
- A state cancer study found abnormally high rates of several cancers across a 257-square-mile area that includes communities near the river.
CHANNELVIEW, Texas – Residents and environmental advocates gathered in Channelview Thursday night for a town hall focused on pollution concerns tied to chemical barges on the San Jacinto River and the potential health impacts for nearby communities.
San Jacinto River chemical barge concerns
The meeting was organized following new reporting from Public Health Watch, a non-profit investigative newsroom focused on environmental and public health issues, examining the risks posed by chemical barges operating along the river.
Advocates say the discussion reflects growing concerns among residents about air pollution, industrial activity and long-standing contamination issues in the area.
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