Creosote contamination in Houston's Fifth Ward
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Creosote contamination in Houston's Fifth Ward
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Historic treatment of rail ties in the Houston, Texas Fifth Ward and Kashmere Gardens neighborhoods has exposed residents to cancer-causing soil contamination. Creosote and its extenders were used in wood preservation processes at a nearby rail yard and have been identified as carcinogens that are hazardous to human health. Former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and the EPA have advocated alongside the community for environmental justice. As of 2015, the Greater Fifth Ward neighborhood had a majo
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creosote_contamination_in_Houston%27s_Fifth_Ward
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2024-04-16T19:12:21Z
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2024-09-04T20:57:00Z
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