The city is collecting public comments for Chevron’s proposed “gas scrubber,” a project that would help remove harmful particulates from the air.
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Richmond is first California city to oppose a carbon dioxide waste pipeline
The city council voted to recommend the EPA and other relevant land use agencies reject a proposed project that would transport carbon dioxide from Bay Area refineries — including Chevron’s Richmond facility — to an underground injection site in the Solano County wetlands.
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From helping Laotian refugees to fighting Chevron: How APEN became a Richmond environmental powerhouse
The Asian Pacific Environmental Network, founded in Richmond three decades ago, has grown into a formidable three-office organization that has racked up some big wins against the refinery.
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5 things to know this week — free immigrant legal aid, Chevron town hall, mayoral forum
From a free legal workshop for immigrants to a way to learn about the city budget, here are five things you’ll want to know about.
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The Bay Area’s most-fined air polluters: Explore 10 years of environmental violations
We scoured Bay Area Air District records to find out who the worst violators are.
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Richmond mayor calls Chevron a ‘monster’ at protest over refinery’s Venezuelan presence
A peaceful protest drew several hundred people to Chevron’s Richmond refinery Saturday, including Mayor Eduardo Martinez and former city council member Melvin Willis.
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Environmental groups organize to protest Chevron, military action in Venezuela
Saturday’s protest at Chevron’s Richmond refinery is spurred by the Trump Administration’s capture of the Venezuelan president and the fatal shooting of a woman by an ICE officer in Minneapolis.
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Chevron agrees to pay air district $900,000 for air monitoring failures
The latest settlement brings Chevron Richmond’s total penalties paid to the air district over the last decade to over $13M for more than 1,000 violation notices.
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Chevron payments make up nearly 24% of Richmond general fund, city reveals accidentally
The city, in response to a public records request, has disclosed for the first time Chevron’s 2024 tax and settlement payments — nearly $59 million — showing its dependency on the refinery.
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Join us for a live discussion about air pollution in Richmond
Richmondside is hosting an event at the RYSE Center on Sept. 11 with residents and government officials to discuss the city’s environmental health — present and future.
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Mistaken alert about flaring at Richmond Chevron refinery sparks confusion
The refinery accidentally issued a Level 2 warning Tuesday afternoon, prompting an automated advisory about respiratory risks.
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City mulls budget that leaves jobs unfilled, projects unfunded, federal impacts unknown
Richmond City Council will consider setting aside some of its Chevron settlement money as an emergency fund.
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Flaring at Chevron’s Richmond refinery sends up plume of black smoke
Chevron said there was “no emergency response” or community action required.
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Contra Costa refinery closures bring labor unions and green activists together
An unlikely alliance of labor and environmental-justice groups is working to ensure the region is prepared for a future without big oil.
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Richmond suspects Chevron isn’t paying enough in taxes
The city council on Tuesday will consider issuing a subpoena to force Chevron to turn over its financial records.
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Will Richmond always be a refinery town? Mounting evidence says no
Statewide trends and new studies suggest Contra Costa County’s refineries won’t be around forever. But transitioning could be a messy process.
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Richmond to consider using Chevron settlement to pay off pension debt
City employees’ union will present city council with proposed pay-off plan that proponents say would save taxpayers $117 million.
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Over 100 protesters at Chevron refinery demand big oil pay for climate disasters
LA fire victims joined the Richmond rally and brought ashes from the homes they lost.
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After refinery fire, Martinez activists look to follow Richmond’s example
Residents are still seeking answers after an explosion at the Martinez Refinery Company, and say Richmond’s history of civic activism is one they’re trying to emulate.
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7 years in, Richmond’s ‘Path to Clean Air’ is at pivotal stage
California’s AB 617 helped Richmond identify its worst polluters. What are the next steps in improving air quality?
