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Ontario suspends Sarnia chemical plant approval over benzene emissions

Ontario's Ministry of the Environment has mandated a petrochemical plant in Sarnia to halt production due to excessive benzene emissions, as highlighted by a nearby First Nation.
Aamjiwnaang First Nation reported illnesses and elevated benzene emissions from Ineos Styrolution, despite the company claiming no detection of emissions exceeding set limits.
The ministry found benzene levels at the facility surpassing acceptable standards despite prior orders to reduce them, leading to required corrective actions for the plant.

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Ontario suspends Sarnia chemical plant approval over benzene emissions

Ontario's Ministry of the Environment has ordered a petrochemical facility in Sarnia to suspend its production operations after high benzene emissions, first flagged by a neighbouring First Nation.

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Ontario suspends chemical plant approval over benzene emissions

Environment Ministry has ordered a petrochemical facility in Sarnia to suspend its production operations after high benzene emissions, first flagged by a neighbouring First Nation.

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Ontario suspends chemical plant approval over benzene emissions

Ontario's Ministry of the Environment has ordered a petrochemical facility in Sarnia to suspend its production operations after high benzene emissions, first flagged by a neighbouring First Nation.

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Ontario suspends chemical plant approval over benzene emissions

TORONTO — Ontario's Ministry of the Environment has ordered a petrochemical facility in Sarnia to suspend its production operations after high benzene emissions, first flagged by a neighbouring First Nation.

15 days ago

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