Ontario creates new rules on benzene pollution aimed at one Sarnia company

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TORONTO — Ontario has created new rules specifically for one Sarnia, Ont., plastics plant to try to ensure it stops emitting high levels of benzene that have...

TORONTO — Ontario has created new rules specifically for one Sarnia, Ont., plastics plant to try to ensure it stops emitting high levels of benzene that have affected a neighbouring First Nation for years.

"The has been working with INEOS for some time to reduce its benzene emissions," the government wrote in an environmental registry posting about its new regulation."Despite four orders requiring the company to take steps to improve their operations, benzene levels remain elevated and a long-term strategy is needed."

The ministry says one-hour average concentrations in the air shouldn't exceed 90 micrograms per cubic metre, but this spring there have been several readings over that level at Aamjiwnaang monitors, including one instance of more than double that level. Aamjiwnaang declared a local state of emergency.

In mid-May, Environment Canada set out new air quality standards in the Sarnia area in a move targeted at Ineos Styrolution. GENEVA — Global public debt rose to a record $97 trillion last year, the United Nations reported Tuesday, with developing countries owing roughly one-third of that — crimping their ability to pay for basic government services like health care, education and climate action.Airlines and energy firms clash over green fuel supplies

 

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Ontario creates new rules on benzene pollution aimed at one Sarnia companyThe Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks says it is very concerned about elevated levels of benzene recorded around the Aamjiwnaang First Nation, which is across the road from Ineos
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