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Howard County residents protest W.R. Grace plastic-processing permit

Residents of Howard County, Maryland are protesting a permit that would allow W.R. Grace to operate a plastic-processing facility in their area. Opposition centers on environmental and health concerns tied to plastic processing operations. The demonstration, reported by the Baltimore Sun, adds to scrutiny of the company's activities in the region and pressure on local regulators reviewing the permit.

Why now: Local environmental and health concerns over an industrial permit have mobilized community opposition.

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