Community members react to the announcement of a new pet coke facility

Community members react to the announcement of a new pet coke facility

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KCBX Terminals proposed a new for handling and processing pet coke. The dust-like oil byproduct is causing pollution concerns in the surrounding South East side community. The enclosed facility is in direct response to a City Hall ordinance, but are people satisifed? Now members of the community are speaking out. WBEZ’s Michael Puente was there and he joins us on the line.