As the “apocalyptic” floodwaters in Houston and other parts of east Texas have been rising thanks to Hurricane Harvey, media attention has been largely focused on the immediate human impact, such as displacement and property damage. However, with much of Houston underwater, the environmental impact – and its short- and long-term effects on public
Superfund Sites,Oil Refineries Poison Storm-Wracked Houston
休斯顿仍在努力应对飓风哈维的影响,因为该市的许多地方仍处于水下。但风暴造成的最严重破坏可能尚未到来,因为后退的洪水已经显示该城市的石化厂产生了广泛的化学污染。