ProPublica looks at the impact on chemical and energy supply chains in case a major hurricane pulverizes the Houston area. One quick excerpt: "Beyond the pain a scenario like Mighty Ike would inflict locally, a storm that cripples the region could also deeply damage the U.S. economy and even national security. The 10 refineries that line the Ship Channel produce about 27 percent of the nation’s gasoline and about 60 percent of its aviation fuel."
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