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Chemical Safety Board recommends industry-wide changes in Chevron fire report
U.S. Chemical Safety Board representatives and investigators on Monday recommended sweeping changes to the California petroleum industry following the August 2012 fire at the Chevron refinery in Richmond.
Read MoreIniciativa comunitaria de Chevron provoca debate en junta del concejo
Miembro del Concejo de la ciudad Jim Rogers introdujo una proclamación en la reunión del Concejo de la Ciudad el Martes reconociendo a la compañía petrolera por lanzar una iniciativa comunitaria revitalizadora de fondos del desarrollo económico y educación de $15.5 millones.
Read MoreRefinery towns draw lessons from Chevron project
Richmond isn’t the only town in the Bay Area that’s in the midst of approving a major oil project. Other nearby refineries are also upgrading. And surrounding communities are looking to Richmond for lessons on how to insure that environmental standards are met.
Read MoreChevron’s community initiative sparks debate at council meeting
Richmond City Council member Jim Rogers introduced a proclamation at Tuesday’s City Council meeting recognizing Chevron for its $15.5 million community revitalization initiative, and Kanwarpal Dhaliwal gave a presentation on the RYSE Center’s Listening Campaign Share Out.
Read MoreBay Area greenhouse gas reduction plan could reduce emissions at Chevron
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District—often referred to as the Air District—passed a resolution last week to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. To meet the goal, Chevron’s century old refinery in Richmond would need to drastically cut the amount of greenhouse gasses it releases.
Read MoreRichmond celebrates Veterans Day
Richmond residents donned red, white and blue and showed their support for military veterans at two separate events in the city on Monday.
Read MoreProyecto de modernización multi-millonario de Chevron avanza
ara Enero, Chevron espera completar un reporte del impacto al medio ambiente que, de ser aprobado por el consejo municipal de la ciudad y las agencias reguladoras, permitirá a la compañía resumir la construcción del proyecto de renovación de un mil millones de dólares que la compañía dijo es esencial para mantener la refinería rentable.
Read MoreChevron’s Fuel Your School generates supplies in exchange for gas purchases
Chevron is teaming up with DonorsChoose.org to generate up to $1 million for education in October. Last year the initiative brought in $958,000 for the region.
Read MoreChevron’s billion dollar modernization project moves forward
The project will primarily upgrade aging equipment at the 100-year old refinery. But environmentalists are wary, and they promise that every detail of the plan will be scrutinized in great detail.
Read MoreSource of gas smell still unknown
An employee at the Social Security Office in Richmond was hospitalized after she complained about inhaling the gas fumes that hundreds of residents reported smelling this afternoon. Starting at 2:30 p.m. the Richmond Fire Department received a large number of calls reporting the strong odor in Point Richmond. The wind carried the smell, pushing the…
Read MoreChevron opens its gates to a curious crowd
Living close to one of the largest oil refineries on the West Coast has sparked curiosity in many of Chevron’s neighbors.
Read MoreGreenhouse gas mitigation discussion stalled
The city council was hoping to hear public input on possible greenhouse gas mitigation measures relating to Chevron’s “Revised Renewal Project,” but Tuesday’s meeting ended before the council reached the comment period.
Read MoreChevron installs new air monitor in North Richmond
Contra Costa County residents will soon have a better understanding of exactly what is in the air they’re breathing. Chevron recently installed a new air-monitoring station at Fire Station 62, in North Richmond, which will provide real-time data about what chemicals are in the air.
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