Interactive slideshow tells story of south Richmond property — where housing could be built —that’s contaminated with nearly 100 toxic substances, including arsenic, lead and pesticides.
Tag: environment
Posted inCity
What to know about flaring at the Chevron refinery
Flaring is routine at the Richmond refinery. But what exactly is it, how often does it happen, and how harmful is it? We investigated.
Posted inCommunity
A pollution-fighting urban forest in Richmond? You could help plant it
Groundwork Richmond is looking for young people to help plant 3,000 trees over the next four years.
Posted inNosh Features
Restaurants loved this plan to end takeout waste. Why did it fail?
Confusion and logistical hurdles doomed Dispatch Goods’ reusable container service, but restaurants hold out hope for greener takeout packaging.
Posted inCommunity
New pilot program says using induction stoves can make home air healthier
Richmond residents learn how giving up cooking with gas can reduce harmful emissions linked to asthma, other respiratory illnesses.
