Benicia Community Air Monitoring – Meeting Moved to March 3

City of Benicia Announcement, February 22, 2022 [Editor: See also: Save these dates for important meetings on Air District charges against Valero for continued air pollution violations – R.S.] Air Monitoring Meeting Moved to March 3 The Benicia Community Air Monitoring Program meeting mentioned in the 02/14/22 edition of City of Benicia This Week has … Continue reading Benicia Community Air Monitoring – Meeting Moved to March 3

Benicia ALERT & VIDEO: Bay Area Refineries Proposing Biofuel & Hydrogen Production

Biofuels and hydrogen proposed at Bay Area refineries – may not be as green as they sound The Richmond City Council held a study session in late October called “Refinery Transition Briefing.”  (Video below.)  Senior attorney Ann Alexander from Natural Resources Defense Council and staff researcher Dan Sakaguchi with Communities for a Better Environment examined Chevron’s … Continue reading Benicia ALERT & VIDEO: Bay Area Refineries Proposing Biofuel & Hydrogen Production

KQED News: Benicia considers strengthening campaign finance ordinance against lies and misinformation

Benicia Considers Proposal for City Hall to Fact-Check Political Ads During Elections KQED News, by Ted Goldberg, October 18 Benicia lawmakers are considering a proposal that could eventually require the city to fact-check political campaign advertisements — a novel response to alleged election misinformation that could face legal scrutiny. The ordinance comes after a political … Continue reading KQED News: Benicia considers strengthening campaign finance ordinance against lies and misinformation

Cracking Down on Refinery Emissions – all about “cat crackers”

[See also: Baykeeper notice of intent to sue Amports; Video and photos at Port of Benicia show fossil fuel polluter in the act;  Marilyn Bardet – Petcoke pollution in Benicia, photos going back to 1995] A “cat cracker” may sound like a child’s snack, but… Bay Area Monitor, League of Women Voters Bay Area, by … Continue reading Cracking Down on Refinery Emissions – all about “cat crackers”