‘Hazardous releases remain largely invisible due to limited disclosure requirements and scant public information,’ the researchers expressed, highlighting the dangers faced by communities post-hurricane.
The lack of transparency on chemical storage means even emergency responders may not know the hazardous chemicals they are confronting during crises.
‘We believe this limited public information on rising chemical threats from our changing climate should be front-page news every hurricane season,’ underscoring the urgent communication needed.
‘Communities should be aware of the risks of hosting vulnerable industrial infrastructure, particularly as rising global temperatures increase the risk of extreme downpours and powerful hurricanes.’
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