petrochemicals

Michael Bloomberg goes after petrochemicals
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Michael Bloomberg goes after petrochemicals

The former New York City mayor is spending some of his wealth to try to block the construction of petrochemical plants. But this fight may be tougher than his earlier efforts to close coal-burning power plants.
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