These high school students are grappling with living in the shadow of chemical pollution
Living near Shell's ethane cracker and East Palestine, one student came to a realization: "I was like, ‘Oh, wait a minute, stuff is actually serious.'"
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Shell’s air pollution violations result in $10M fine for Beaver County ethane cracker
Shell's ethane cracker has racked up air quality violations since its start-up and more than 43 malfunctions since 2022.
Environmental groups sue Shell over air pollution violations at its cracker plant
They want strict penalties and a stop to what they call illegal releases of pollution. The plant violated its permit a dozen times since last summer.
Shell’s air pollution problems have some in Beaver County questioning its ability to be a good neighbor
Shell's ethane cracker in Beaver County has had air pollution problems since it started up in the fall. Now, some of its supporters are beginning to question its ability to be a good neighbor.
State investigating odor event at Shell ethane cracker
Residents said the odor was as if their backyard was doused in gasoline and it smelled like "burning gas and maple syrup mixed together."
More flaring at Shell’s Beaver County plant after compressor problem
One resident said it looked like "the sky is on fire.” Flaring could last for several more days.
In western Pa., Shell flares burn bright after equipment malfunction at ethane cracker
Shell says its Beaver County plant suffered an equipment malfunction. It has had air pollution problems since opening in November.
Groups file legal notice of intent to sue Shell for air violations at Beaver ethane cracker
Two environmental groups say Shell continues to violate its air permit. The company has reported excess air pollution levels and visible emissions.
‘We do have questions to answer’ about single-use plastic waste, Shell internal emails reveal
Emails between Shell communication officials were made public as part of a congressional investigation into the fossil fuel industry and climate change.
Shell air pollution soars during startup of Beaver County cracker plant
DEP issued a notice of violation to Shell for exceeding its limit for volatile organic compounds. The pollution was a result of flaring while it was starting up its ethane cracker.
