Matt Smelser

Communications for @BeyondPetrochem. Previously with @AudubonSociety, @Envdefensefund, & @Statesman. @txst and @McCourtSchool alum. Opinions are my own.

[Rhodium Group @rhodium_group]

Petrochemicals are used to manufacture a wide range of products, including plastics, paints, and fertilizers, with global demand increasing. In new analysis, we assess the greenhouse gas emissions of the US petrochemical sector across the full lifecycle. https://t.co/Q0zFhvrP7m

[Beyond Petrochemicals @BeyondPetrochem]

Our commitment remains unshaken. #peopleoverpollution

Read our full statement: https://t.co/SEEqGgBSXq

[Max Chesnes @MaxChesnes]

NEW: Polluted water from Mosaic phosphate plant likely spilled into Tampa Bay during Hurricane Milton, Tampa Fortune 500 company says

Mosaic said water quality problems will be “modest” @TB_Times
https://t.co/Gfc5cGkN8F

[Beyond Petrochemicals @BeyondPetrochem]

Over the last five weeks, more than a dozen petrochemical-related incidents like this have occurred in the US, including several that resulted in worker injuries or loss of life. We are averaging one of these incidents every 2.5 days. #BeyondPetrochemicals #SpillTracker

[Bloomberg Philanthropies @BloombergDotOrg]

It’s October 3rd.

[Heather McTeer Toney #PeopleOverPollution♻️ @HeatherMcTeer]

300,000 #CleanEnergy jobs since passing the Inflation Reduction Act! 🤩 Thank you President Biden! #peopleoverpollution @BeyondPetrochem @BloombergDotOrg #ClimateFinance #NYClimateWeek

[Center for International Environmental Law @ciel_tweets]

🚨 BREAKING 🚨 The US is poised for a massive #petrochemical buildout that could add annual emissions equivalent to nearly 40 coal power plants, undermining climate targets and locking in fossil fuel emissions for decades to come.

👇 Read the report.
https://t.co/B9hKzfoNKO

[Texas Tribune @TexasTribune]

Former Republican Vice President Dick Cheney will vote for Kamala Harris, his daughter former U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney said at The Texas Tribune Festival. Liz Cheney also endorsed Democrat Colin Allred in his race to beat Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz.

https://t.co/PfhSTUYEW3

[Beyond Petrochemicals @BeyondPetrochem]

Big news for #GlobalPlasticsTreaty negotiations. It appears the US will support more ambitious goals to address the plastic pollution crisis. These new positions include backing a cap on global plastics production & establishing a list of harmful chemicals to phase out. [🧵1/4]

[Texas Tribune @TexasTribune]

On August 20, @pulitzercenter will host an online discussion with @alereports and @wendyselene on their investigation into Texas' air monitoring systems in the Houston Ship Channel and ways to improve air quality data and community awareness.

RSVP here: https://t.co/uL0I4cOg8h

[Bloomberg Law: Environment @environment]

The Biden administration next week will lease parts of a Corpus Christi, Texas, drinking water reservoir for oil and gas drilling in a rare auction that has environmentalists about fracking. https://t.co/yz2bJbFQD3

[Guardian Environment @guardianeco]

Fossil fuel industry using ‘disinformation campaign’ to slow green transition, says UN https://t.co/df42No451S

[Eleanor Klibanoff @eklib]

Dr. Ingrid Skop, a prominent anti-abortion OBGYN from San Antonio, was chosen to represent rural areas on Texas’ maternal mortality committee…

…over a nurse from the Rio Grande Valley who scored higher on the application rubric.

Inside the process: https://t.co/ieUjmYKhDe

[Matt Smelser @mcsmelser]

“I think all of the fighting – it is coming from the love and the passion for our communities we have here along the river, and to show the world we can and you should fight,” Banner said. #BeyondPetrochemicals https://t.co/9YR3VCGEFT

[The Wall Street Journal @WSJ]

It isn’t just you and your friends. No one is posting as much on social media anymore. Here’s what changed. https://t.co/XfR0KJOc3P https://t.co/XfR0KJOc3P

[Kalee Kreider @kaleekreider]

US emissions far exceed estimates. Really important research from @EnvDefenseFund @JamieSmythF reports
https://t.co/3dhH2Cr2ew

[Bloomberg Law: Environment @environment]

Louisiana and 10 other states will shrink state authority over natural gas pipelines and other polluting projects if they win their legal challenge to an EPA water quality rule, the agency argued.

https://t.co/CqUHIB556j

[Matt Smelser @mcsmelser]

What a roster for this #NABJ24 panel! Lots to talk about! If you are there, don’t miss it.

[Beyond Petrochemicals @BeyondPetrochem]

We are excited to be at #NABJ24 talking about climate change, toxic pollution, and a healthy future for communities with @HeatherMcTeer @EJinAction @JasonFrazerTV @MediaBritt @EnvDefenseFund @HipHopCaucus

See you in Chicago!

#beyondpetrochemicals #peopleoverpollution

[Fenceline Watch @FencelineWatch]

Although those stricter standards are “all good & fine,” Srivastava said, he expects them to have no impact on those risks as TX regulators approve new projects that will bring more pollution #PrimaryPlasticPolymers #PlasticsTreaty #INC5
https://t.co/dCgNfkPsKa

[Jen Hadayia @jenhada]

🏭Check out our new report, the definitive list of Houston's worst air and climate polluters - the "Dirty Dozen."
⚖️Regulators must hold them accountable. Enough is enough.
🙌 TYSM 2 our partners! @HarrisCountyAO @EnvironmentTex @EnvDefenseFund @BeyondPetrochem
@airallianceHOU