A new report by the Environmental Integrity Project reveals that petrochemical companies like Shell and Exxon Mobil have received nearly $9 billion in tax breaks since 2012 to build or expand plastics manufacturing facilities. State and local governments provide billions in tax subsidies to plastics processing facilities with a history of air pollution violations, disproportionately affecting people of color. The report highlights over 4,200 plastic chemicals linked to health and environmental risks, emphasizing gaps in scientific understanding.