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Urban agriculture organizations want their soil tested after Chevron refinery fire

By Wendi Jonassen | August 24, 2012 | 1

After the Chevron refinery fire sent plumes of black smoke laden with chemicals into the air, Urban Tilth, one of Richmond’s urban agriculture organizations, wants the soil it uses to grow food tested for heavy metals. Though the Contra Costa Health Services say Richmond-grown fruits and vegetables are safe to eat and that they don’t…

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