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Freedom to Breathe Ep. 3: Fossil Fuels and Your Health

Living in a big oil and gas county, residents have to choose between jobs and their health

11/04/2019

Peril and Promise

Freedom to Breathe Ep. 3: Fossil Fuels and Your Health

Season 2019 Episode 3 | 6m 22s

Living in a big oil and gas county, residents have to choose between jobs and their health

How can we reconcile the health risks and job opportunities from the fossil fuel industry? "Freedom to Breathe" asks local organizers and residents in Karnes County where residents are well aware of the health risks and the economic benefits of living in a booming oil and gas county.

11/04/2019

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Peril and Promise is a local public television program presented by THIRTEEN PBS

Major funding for Peril and Promise is provided by Dr. P. Roy and Diana T. Vagelos with additional funding from The Marc Haas Foundation, Sue and Edgar Wachenheim III, and the Cheryl and Philip Milstein Family.

Peril and Promise

Freedom to Breathe Ep. 3: Fossil Fuels and Your Health

Season 2019 Episode 3 | 6m 22s

How can we reconcile the health risks and job opportunities from the fossil fuel industry? "Freedom to Breathe" asks local organizers and residents in Karnes County where residents are well aware of the health risks and the economic benefits of living in a booming oil and gas county.

11/04/2019

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Peril and Promise is a local public television program presented by THIRTEEN PBS

Major funding for Peril and Promise is provided by Dr. P. Roy and Diana T. Vagelos with additional funding from The Marc Haas Foundation, Sue and Edgar Wachenheim III, and the Cheryl and Philip Milstein Family.

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