An oil refinery blow off stack is shown, September 16, 2008 in Texas City, Texas.Mark Wilson / Getty Images file

An oil refinery blow off stack is shown, September 16, 2008 in Texas City, Texas.Mark Wilson / Getty Images file

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African-Americans Face More Pollution-Related Health Hazards, New Report Shows

African-Americans face a disproportionate risk of pollution-related health problems caused by the location of oil and gas refineries, according to a new study released Tuesday.