The US town swallowed by Big Oil’s ‘chemical soup’

In the mid-2000s, the United States unearthed a huge amount of methane – the main ingredient in natural gas. To ship it overseas, companies built factories to compact it into a liquid. But these facilities weren't just built in industrial areas; they were also built near people's homes.

In this video, four residents whose communities were sacrificed in these ventures share their stories. 'I just love this place, and I want to share with my children, my grandchildren,' said Gwen Jones of Freeport, Texas, where facilities have displaced entire neighborhoods. 'For people to just want to take it, use it just for money reasons – to me, it's not sufficient.'

Special thanks to Global Witness.

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[Metonymy]

You can't fight. Money is too important to these tyrants. Your health is more important than your land

[richardjohnson]

Fossil fuels must be kept in the ground. And so much for the saying the land of the free in the USA that only applies if your a multi millionaire

[Thebreakdownshow]

Welcome to a first world country some say it is the greatest countries ever.

[bessalderton]

Thank you for making this video and educating us.

[VaucluseVanguard]

'Port Arthur' and 'Freeport'. I wonder if there is anything in the names of these places that may give a clue as to why shipping terminals are being built there?

[davesy]

This sort of thing is why we have regulations, laws and inspectors.

[PrettyGoodLookin]

Natural Gas is the most economical way to heat your home.

[turquoiseturquoiseturquois]

Chemicals in the chemistry lab that smell like vinegar

[davewebster]

The reason there is no gas plant in Califonia is there is no gas in Califonia1

[lulzywizard]

You pointed out that it's targeting minority communities, but then it comes out that it's been a refinery town for 12 decades. You have a huge harbor and a lower population. It's logistically a perfect place for that stuff.

[rishavbhattacharyya]

they just did not get paid enough compensation.

[davewebster]

Please tell me how gas inside a pipe is toxic

[jimroth]

So much hype, hysteria. Typical Guardian.