1) Petcoke is the nickname given for Petrolum Coke, a material that looks like coal and is a byproduct of refining the oil brought in from Canada. (Chicago Public Health) While no known illnesses of health effects are associated with Petcoke, they can cause breathing issues, which includes “coughing, wheezing, or shortness of breath.” (Chicago Public Health) Currently, the Illinois Environmental Protection Association Agency is investigating an open-air storage area along the Calumet River (EPA) and Lisa Madigan, the Illinois Attorney General, is prosecuting Kcbx. (NPR) In addition, Madigan has worked toward new legislation to strengthen regulations for the facilities that store pet coke. (IL Attorney Gen)
2) Petcoke is created when pumping
2) Petcoke is created when pumping