Food & Water Watch: Shell’s plant is spewing air pollution and blowing past permit limits in Western Pennsylvania, so we're pushing to hold it accountable, write Food & Water Watch's Mia DiFelice and Robin Lesko. Furthermore, this plant contributes significantly to plastic pollution and climate change due to its massive plastic production. Despite a recent $10 million penalty, Shell's environmental impact remains a pressing issue, highlighting the need for continued accountability and stronger government oversight. These facilities contribute to plastic pollution, exacerbating environmental issues. Proponents of Shell's massive plastics plant in Pennsylvania promised the site would bring economic development to a long-struggling region.

Source: The Guardian October 01, 2023 17:25 UTC