This analysis summarizes nearly three years of hazardous chemical incident data collected by the Coalition to Prevent Chemical Disasters. Between January 1, 2021 - October 15, 2023, at least 825 chemical incidents were reported in the United States, including fires, explosions, and chemical releases, leading to nearly 200 community evacuations. Many incidents stem from the fossil fuel lifecycle.
This analysis summarizes nearly three years of hazardous chemical incident data collected by the Coalition to Prevent Chemical Disasters. Between January 1, 2021 - October 15, 2023, at least 825 chemical incidents were reported in the United States, including fires, explosions, and chemical releases, leading to nearly 200 community evacuations. Many incidents stem from the fossil fuel lifecycle.
This analysis summarizes nearly three years of hazardous chemical incident data collected by the Coalition to Prevent Chemical Disasters. Between January 1, 2021 - October 15, 2023, at least 825 chemical incidents were reported in the United States, including fires, explosions, and chemical releases, leading to nearly 200 community evacuations. Many incidents stem from the fossil fuel lifecycle.
This report profiles three chemical incidents in January 2022, urging the EPA to implement specific safety measures in its Risk Management Program to prevent future disasters.
This report highlights facilities in Louisiana that released toxic chemicals after Hurricane Ida. It recommends updates to the EPA's Risk Management Program to prevent future chemical hazards.