Penalties for some Chevron flares would triple under bill in California Legislature

Something went wrong at the Chevron Richmond Refinery on Aug. 10, 2021, as sulfur dioxide was released into the atmosphere and ignited. Residents saw fire shooting above the tree line and a thick cloud of black smoke billowing over the refinery’s fence, smothering houses and businesses. The flare, which prompted the lowest level alert on … Continue reading Penalties for some Chevron flares would triple under bill in California Legislature