Repost from Earth Island Journal BY SEJAL CHOKSI-CHUGH – SEPTEMBER 29, 2017 Proposal could pose risk to local communities and wildlife A version of this story originally appeared on the Baykeeper website. The oil company Phillips 66 wants to increase the number of tanker ships carrying crude oil across San Francisco Bay to its refinery in Rodeo — … Continue reading Phillips 66 Seeks to Increase Number of Oil Tankers on San Francisco Bay→
(Note dates of 6 derailments 2013-2017 and links to each below …) (See also update on 9/29/17, “Six Benicia derailments in last five years – Union Pacific investigating”) Sixth derailment in five years On Saturday September 23, 2017, several train cars derailed in Benicia’s Industrial Park. A local eyewitness reported passing by the scene at around … Continue reading Train cars come off the tracks in Benicia Industrial Park – again…→
(See story below from the Vallejo Times-Herald) Editorial comment: Benicia Fire Chief Jim Lydon is leaving Benicia. Jim’s the guy who stood up for Valero Crude by Rail, and who hedged – publicly and on the record – claiming that oil train explosions are not “left to burn themselves out.” He seemed to think that mobilizing … Continue reading BenIndy editorial – Benicia fire chief leaving→
Repost from Sunflower Alliance Monitor Pollution in Refinery Communities with New Online Tool September 1, 2017 Air Watch Bay Area is a new, online, interactive tool that allows you to see current data on air pollution in Richmond, Crockett, Rodeo, and Benicia. You can also sign up for daily air quality alerts or use the website (or … Continue reading Monitor Pollution in Refinery Communities with New Online Tool→
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