By Stephen Golub, originally published in the Benicia Herald on May 5, 2024 In recent weeks, I’ve reached out to a number of persons familiar with the Contra Costa County (CCC) and Richmond Industrial Safety Ordinances (ISOs), which seek to bolster those localities’ protection from fires, explosions and toxic emissions at the four refineries in … Continue reading Stephen Golub: Benicia, Don’t Let the Fox Guard the Henhouse
By Stephen Golub, originally published in the Benicia Herald on April 14, 2024 In the weeks and months to come, you may hear and read an increasing amount about Benicia adopting an Industrial Safety Ordinance (ISO) that will help protect us against healthy and safety threats posed by the Valero Refinery, its associated asphalt plant … Continue reading Refineries, Cancer and Other Health Problems: An ISO Can Help Us Breathe Easier
[Note from BenIndy: A quick reminder, shortened a bit from the first posting. This meeting is free and open to all, regardless of Party preference or city of residence. This should be a fascinating discussion.] From Progressive Dems of Benicia Meeting Notice, sent April 2, 2024: The Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD), or “the … Continue reading Reminder! Zoom in tonight at 7pm for an Air District panel on refinery violations and ‘community payback’
[Note from BenIndy: This is a fantastic opportunity to learn from Air District insiders what the District does, how it does it, and what might be next. This is a free public meeting open to all, regardless of party preference or city of residence.] From Progressive Dems of Benicia Meeting Notice, sent April 2, 2024: … Continue reading Benicia Dems hosting Tues., Apr. 9 Air District Zoom panel on refinery violations and ‘community payback’