Another release of chemicals from the Marathon Oil Refinery in Southwest Detroit has residents and activists protesting.
On Thursday – an oil vapor leak led to the evacuation of workers and freeway ramp closures.
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy – or EGLE is investigating.
University of Detroit-Mercy Environmental Law Professor Nick Schroeck spoke at a rally near the refinery. He says something needs to be done.
“You know you can call it an accident, you can call it a malfunction, but it’s a violation of the permit. It’s a violation of the air quality standards here in the state of Michigan. We’re demanding action from EGLE to step up, assess the appropriate fines, more importantly come up with a plan so this doesn’t happen again.”
This latest issues comes on the heels of another oil vapor release that led to a bad smell around the refinery and left several nearby resident sickened.