3 oil refineries in the Chicago area are among the worst polluters anywhere in the United States, according to a new analysis of federal data.
The analysis found that most of the refineries are in low-income, predominantly Black and Latino communities that face greater health risks from pollution.Copyright © 2023 WLS-TV. All Rights Reserved.
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