Kevin Petervuers, Senior Manager of Environmental Remediation, and Casey Luckett Snyder, EPA Superfund Project Manager, for Union Pacific Railroad

Kevin Petervuers, Senior Manager of Environmental Remediation, and Casey Luckett Snyder, EPA Superfund Project Manager, for Union Pacific Railroad

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Union Pacific's Soil Sampling in Houston’s Fifth Ward: A Critical Examination

Union Pacific, in collaboration with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the City of Houston, and Harris County, has embarked on a comprehensive soil sampling initiative in Houston’s Fifth Ward. While this extensive testing aims to demonstrate Union Pacific's commitment to community health and environmental responsibility, a critical review raises questions about the true impact and transparency of these efforts.