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Jefferson County, Texas, has approved Woodside Energy's ammonia plant and Energy Transfer's ethane cracker despite significant health concerns raised by experts. The ammonia facility is permitted to emit nearly 80,000 pounds of nitrogen oxides annually, while the ethane cracker is expected to release nearly 10 million pounds of volatile organic compounds, both contributing to respiratory issues and cancer risks. Local opposition persists, but the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality maintains that the projects will not adversely impact health or the environment.