The plastics and petrochemicals industry has big plans to expand its footprint around the world. If this expansion moves forward, the industry will blow through our global carbon budget, exacerbate the plastics crisis, and threaten the health and safety of frontline communities, from the Gulf Coast of the US to Southeast Asia and beyond.

This guide by the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) is an informational resource for communities facing the threat of petrochemical production and expansion. Community leaders, organizers, and public interest attorneys can use this site to learn more about: petrochemicals, the risks and impacts of their production and use, and ways to raise concerns about existing or proposed facilities. While this guide is is primarily focused on petrochemical developments in the US, some of the information and tools may apply more broadly.

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