How the EPA Regulates Refineries (January 30, 2023)

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On Monday’s show: A new report from the Environmental Integrity Project claims the EPA and state environmental agencies are failing to regulate 81 US refineries, allowing them to dump toxic chemicals and metals into waterways. The four most notorious criminals are based in Texas, including Greater Houston.

Also at this hour: The city is considering creating “preserved areas” to preserve some elements of historic neighborhoods. We will learn how this concept will work and discuss what it will mean for the city and the surrounding area as a whole.

Then this month’s issue of The Bigger Picture looks at the issues raised in The Whale, starring Oscar nominee Brendan Fraser.

And we’ll learn more about the new Astros general manager, Dan Brown, and we’ll recap NFL conference championship games and Super Bowl previews.

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