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The series will cover the role of climate change in impacting food security, agriculture, weather patterns and society at large.</p><p style="color:#ff4500">Underwritten by Monsanto</p></div></div></li><li id="menu-item-244976" class="two-lines ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-custom ubermenu-item-244976 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-1 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-3" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-default ubermenu-item-layout-image_left" href="https://www.triplepundit.com/special/pearson-education/" data-wpel-link="internal"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-menu-thumb" src="https://www.triplepundit.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/series-icon-pearson-50x50.jpg" srcset="https://www.triplepundit.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/series-icon-pearson-50x50.jpg 50w, https://www.triplepundit.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/series-icon-pearson-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.triplepundit.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/series-icon-pearson-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.triplepundit.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/series-icon-pearson.jpg 768w, https://www.triplepundit.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/series-icon-pearson-650x650.jpg 650w, https://www.triplepundit.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/series-icon-pearson-262x262.jpg 262w, https://www.triplepundit.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/series-icon-pearson-165x165.jpg 165w" sizes="(max-width: 50px) 100vw, 50px" width="50px" height="50px" alt="series-icon-pearson"  /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Education in the 21st Century</span></a><div class="ubermenu-content-block ubermenu-custom-content ubermenu-custom-content-padded"><div style="float:left; width:100%;"><p>In this editorial series we’ll explore the role of business in supporting access to education and opportunities, and consider the best way to prepare a generation of leaders who understand the importance of sustainable development.</p><p style="color:#ff4500">Sponsored by Pearson</p></div></div></li><li id="menu-item-241990" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-custom ubermenu-item-241990 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-1 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-3" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-default ubermenu-item-layout-image_left" href="https://www.triplepundit.com/special/responsible-forestry-procter-and-gamble/" data-wpel-link="internal"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-menu-thumb" src="https://www.triplepundit.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/series-icon-forestry-50x50.jpg" srcset="https://www.triplepundit.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/series-icon-forestry-50x50.jpg 50w, https://www.triplepundit.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/series-icon-forestry-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.triplepundit.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/series-icon-forestry-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.triplepundit.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/series-icon-forestry-262x262.jpg 262w, https://www.triplepundit.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/series-icon-forestry-165x165.jpg 165w, https://www.triplepundit.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/series-icon-forestry.jpg 339w" sizes="(max-width: 50px) 100vw, 50px" width="50px" height="50px" alt="series-icon-forestry"  /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Responsible Forestry</span></a><div class="ubermenu-content-block ubermenu-custom-content ubermenu-custom-content-padded"><div style="float:left; width:100%;"><p>In this series sponsored by Procter and Gamble, we’ll explore what it means to practice “responsible forestry” and how trailblazing companies can lead the way.</p><p style="color:#ff4500">Sponsored by Procter & Gamble</p></div></div></li><li id="menu-item-269197" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-custom ubermenu-item-269197 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-1 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-3" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-default ubermenu-item-layout-image_left" href="https://www.triplepundit.com/special/waste-management-covanta/" data-wpel-link="internal"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-menu-thumb" src="https://www.triplepundit.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/series-icon-covanta-50x50.gif" srcset="https://www.triplepundit.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/series-icon-covanta-50x50.gif 50w, https://www.triplepundit.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/series-icon-covanta-150x150.gif 150w, https://www.triplepundit.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/series-icon-covanta-300x300.gif 300w, https://www.triplepundit.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/series-icon-covanta-768x768.gif 768w, https://www.triplepundit.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/series-icon-covanta-650x650.gif 650w, https://www.triplepundit.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/series-icon-covanta-262x262.gif 262w, https://www.triplepundit.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/series-icon-covanta-165x165.gif 165w" sizes="(max-width: 50px) 100vw, 50px" width="50" height="50" alt="series-icon-covanta"  /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Your Corporate Guide to Responsible Waste Management</span></a><div class="ubermenu-content-block ubermenu-custom-content ubermenu-custom-content-padded"><div style="float:left; width:100%;"><p>So, your company wants to reduce its landfill waste. Now what? As sustainability reaches top of mind for investors and customers, more companies are beginning to tackle waste in their supply chains in order to boost their green cred.</p><p style="color:#ff4500">Sponsored by Covanta</p></div></div></li><li class="ubermenu-retractor ubermenu-retractor-mobile"><i class="fa fa-times"></i> Close</li></ul></li><li id="menu-item-259215" class="john-layout ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-custom ubermenu-item-has-children ubermenu-item-259215 ubermenu-item-level-0 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-auto ubermenu-has-submenu-drop ubermenu-has-submenu-mega" ><span class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-item-layout-default ubermenu-item-layout-text_only" tabindex="0"><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">Events</span></span><ul class="ubermenu-submenu ubermenu-submenu-id-259215 ubermenu-submenu-type-auto ubermenu-submenu-type-mega ubermenu-submenu-drop ubermenu-submenu-align-full_width ubermenu-autoclear" ><li id="menu-item-272872" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-custom ubermenu-item-272872 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-1 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-3" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-default ubermenu-item-layout-image_left" href="https://goto.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1181367&#038;tp_key=883846ff90&#038;sti=3p-site" data-wpel-link="external" target="_blank" rel="external noopener noreferrer"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-menu-thumb" src="https://www.triplepundit.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/report-alert-logo-50x50.png" srcset="https://www.triplepundit.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/report-alert-logo-50x50.png 50w, https://www.triplepundit.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/report-alert-logo.png 132w" sizes="(max-width: 50px) 100vw, 50px" width="50" height="50" alt="report-alert-logo"  /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">WEBINAR: Learn how to inspire your CSR report audience</span></a><div class="ubermenu-content-block ubermenu-custom-content ubermenu-custom-content-padded"><div style="float:left; width:100%;"><p>Join 3BL Media’s Stephanie Conzelman, VP of Business Development and Sheila McManus, Business Development Director, on February 27 at 2 p.m. BST (9 a.m. EDT) for a behind-the-scenes tour of ReportAlert, the report announcement platform used by more than 500 global brands from Marks & Spencer and GSK to CA Technologies and American Express.</p><p style="color:#ff4500">February 27 - Register now!</p></div></div></li><li id="menu-item-272944" class="ubermenu-item ubermenu-item-type-custom ubermenu-item-object-custom ubermenu-item-272944 ubermenu-item-auto ubermenu-item-header ubermenu-item-level-1 ubermenu-column ubermenu-column-1-3" ><a class="ubermenu-target ubermenu-target-with-image ubermenu-item-layout-default ubermenu-item-layout-image_left" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-world-changing-womens-summit-tickets-38401489890?discount=WCWS_3P" data-wpel-link="external" target="_blank" rel="external noopener noreferrer"><img class="ubermenu-image ubermenu-image-size-menu-thumb" src="https://www.triplepundit.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/consious-company-logo-50x50.png" srcset="https://www.triplepundit.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/consious-company-logo-50x50.png 50w, https://www.triplepundit.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/consious-company-logo.png 69w" sizes="(max-width: 50px) 100vw, 50px" width="50" height="50" alt="consious-company-logo"  /><span class="ubermenu-target-title ubermenu-target-text">The World-Changing Women&#8217;s Summit: Feb 20-22</span></a><div class="ubermenu-content-block ubermenu-custom-content ubermenu-custom-content-padded"><div style="float:left; width:100%;"><p>With Conscious Company. 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According to a database kept by the U.S. Coast Guard, though, the numbers are already adding up to one of the worst environmental disasters in the U.S. in recent years.</p><h2>The U.S. Coast Guard Has The Numbers On Harvey Spills</h2><p>The organization <a href="https://www.environmentalintegrity.org/news/harvey-map/" data-wpel-link="external" target="_blank" rel="external noopener noreferrer">Environmental Integrity Project</a> has compiled the Coast Guard data into an interactive map of toxic spills, including about 100,000 gallons of glycerine and 80,000 gallons of methyl alcohol.</p><p>The largest single spill consisted of unleaded gasoline that flooded into the Houston Ship Channel from the Magellan Pipeline Company.</p><p>The EIP map adds some firm detail to another data-driven map created by the Union of Concerned Scientists, which lists 650 facilities potentially impacted by Hurricane Harvey. That list includes <a href="https://www.triplepundit.com/2017/09/harvey-flooding-potentially-compromised-650-chemical-plants/" data-wpel-link="internal">hundreds of wastewater treatment plants</a>, an unknown number of which have released untreated sewage and industrial waste after Harvey.</p><p>Unfortunately, the Coast Guard data only present part of the picture. Its database includes reports of &#8220;significant&#8221; land and water spills that the Coast Guard received from August 24 to September 8.</p><p>These land and water reports are required by federal law (other reports are compiled by EPA), but Texas Governor Greg Abbott added a heavy dose of unnecessary confusion to the picture on August 23, days before Harvey struck, when he issued a proclamation authorizing a temporary waiver of reporting requirements.</p><p>In the same proclamation Abbott admitted that he actually had no authority to waive federal regulations, but the damage was already done. An unknown number of facility owners and managers may have taken him at his word.</p><p>In addition, according to EIP the Governor also waived certain state regulations without the legal authority to do so:</p><blockquote><p>Some of the state laws the governor waived are also federal requirements. For example, all of the Texas state air pollution reporting requirements contained in Governor Abbott’s proclamation are also contained in federal law. Industrial sources, therefore, have been and remain under a legal obligation to report all releases of contaminants.</p></blockquote><p>Reuters also took a look at the Coast Guard database and came up with a total of more than 22,000 barrels of crude oil, petroleum products and other chemicals released into the environment, including 365 tons of sulfur dioxide, ammonia, toluene, benzene, and other harmful substances.</p><p>Other additional impacts noted by Reuters include 27 million cubic feet of natural gas, 1,000 tons of asphalt, and &#8220;unknown quantities of other substances.&#8221;</p><p>EIP points out that the failure to report is not just a numbers game:</p><blockquote><p>Reporting all pollution before, during, and after a crisis is critical to protect the public and the emergency responders who rely on the information to protect themselves from harmful exposure. In addition, pollution reports help local, state, and federal officials identify and prioritize neighborhoods, waterways, and businesses that need to be monitored or cleaned up.</p></blockquote><p>So far the known quantities are far below the 190,000 barrels of oil spills racked up by Katrina along the Louisiana coast, but EPA has yet to disclose its data.</p><p>Until state and federal agencies get a firm handle on the impact, Texas&#8217;s ability to recover from Harvey and plan effectively for the next weather emergency will be crippled.</p><h2>Creating a culture of preparedness</h2><p><em>The Washington Post</em> has a good long form article on the many complexities involved in <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/hurricanes-harvey-and-irma-offer-sobering-lessons-in-the-power-of-nature/2017/09/17/b6ac46e6-9951-11e7-87fc-c3f7ee4035c9_story.html?utm_term=.93901cb2e1a8" data-wpel-link="external" target="_blank" rel="external noopener noreferrer">hardening coastal communities</a> like Houston against storms. Do read the full article for details. For those of you on the go, the gist of it is that it is that the general public needs to come around to realizing the high risks involved in coastal living and prepare accordingly.</p><p>The <em>Post</em> cites FEMA administrator William &#8220;Brock&#8221; Long, who emphasizes the need to embed long term planning in the national consciousness:</p><blockquote><p>“We need a true culture of preparedness,” he said.</p></blockquote><p>Quite a bit of media attention has been focused on the lack of preparedness at commercial, industrial and Superfund sites in Harvey&#8217;s path, but the cumulative release of toxic substances from ordinary households could also add up.</p><p>The list includes any number of of household cleaning supplies, toiletries, craft and hobby supplies, supplies related to home-based businesses, paints and other home repair materials, yard care supplies, and pool chemicals.</p><p>The good news is that benign alternatives to hazardous household products are coming into the mass market. Although transitioning them to universal use is a long, complicated and highly granular endeavor, it is not an impossible one.</p><p>Transitioning to flood-resistant building codes is another solution within the realm of possibility.</p><p><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/irma-could-test-strength-of-floridas-strict-building-codes/2017/09/07/cc82f8f4-9413-11e7-8482-8dc9a7af29f9_story.html?utm_term=.5ca3de8d9938" data-wpel-link="external" target="_blank" rel="external noopener noreferrer">Florida revised its building codes</a> after Hurricane Andrew devastated the state in 1992, and the stricter standards seem to have helped some buidings <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/one-early-lesson-from-irma-hurricane-building-codes-work-1505559600" data-wpel-link="external" target="_blank" rel="external noopener noreferrer">survive Hurricane Irma&#8217;s impact</a>.</p><p>A broader solution is also gaining more traction among planners in the aftermath of Harvey: invest more taxpayer dollars in drainage systems, pumps and other flood mitigation infrastructure, and buying out homes or relocating entire neighborhoods that experience chronic flooding.</p><p>Planners can plan, but mustering the political to accomplish major infrastructure projects is another matter.</p><p>That task is especially difficult in cities where local zoning laws are lax or non-existent, as the <em>Post</em> explains:</p><blockquote><p>Earlier warnings against Houston’s unchecked building explosion have come back to haunt it yet again, environmentalists and civil engineers said this month, attributing part of the flooding to the city’s lack of adequate drainage and excessive building in areas of known risk.</p></blockquote><p>Perhaps lessons learned in Florida will help Houston officials make a better case for risk mitigation.</p><p>Still, developing public support for new taxpayer investments &#8212; and a new ecosystem of rules and regulations &#8212; is a tough row to hoe in a culture that has long been groomed to reject taxes, rules and regulations.</p><p><em>Image (screenshot): via EIP, <a href="http://eipmaps.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapSeries/index.html?appid=d122c83682e9429c9fa929a70488ef20" data-wpel-link="external" target="_blank" rel="external noopener noreferrer">interactive map of spills</a> based on Coast Guard reports.</em></p> <span itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Article" class="itempropwp-wrap"><meta itemprop="name" content="22,000 Barrels of Crude Oil Released in Texas During Hurricane Harvey, Coast Guard Estimates" /><meta itemprop="headline" content="22,000 Barrels of Crude Oil Released in Texas During Hurricane Harvey, Coast Guard Estimates" /><meta itemscope itemprop="mainEntityOfPage"  itemType="https://schema.org/WebPage" itemid="https://www.triplepundit.com/2017/09/toxic-numbers-continue-upward-trend-aftermath-hurricane-harvey/"/><meta itemprop="url" content="https://www.triplepundit.com/2017/09/toxic-numbers-continue-upward-trend-aftermath-hurricane-harvey/" /><span itemprop="image" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/ImageObject"><meta itemprop="url" content="https://www.triplepundit.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Harvey-toxic-spills-Coast-Guard.png" /><meta itemprop="width" content="650"/><meta itemprop="height" content="434"/></span><meta itemprop="author" content="https://www.triplepundit.com/author/tina-casey/" /><meta itemprop="description" content="The US EPA has been releasing little information on the toxic impact of Hurricane Harvey, but the Coast Guard is adding up the numbers -- and sharing them. 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