Industrial facilities owned by profitable companies release more of their toxic waste into the environment

Industrial facilities owned by profitable companies release more of their toxic waste into the environment

Toxic chemical pollution can come in many forms, including compounds that float on top of water. Brett Hondow/iStock / Getty Images PlusHow much pollution a facility engaged in production or resource extraction emits isn’t just based on its location, its industry or the type of work it does. That’s what our team of environmental and financial economists found when we examined how corporate characteristics shape pollution emissions. Pollution emi…