commons.wikimedia.org The struggle for clean air and water in Benicia Environmental watchdog group Baykeeper filed a lawsuit in federal court against Amports, which owns the Port of Benicia, and Valero for allegedly mishandling petroleum coke, a refinery product that can damage the heart and lungs.
Causes www.kqed.org Facing widespread opposition, lawmaker ends effort to increase refinery penalties The measure would have tripled fines for oil refiners who violate air quality regulations. Many local officials wanted even higher penalties.
