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Last Updated on Friday, 21 March 2008 01:13 Written by rslcpol Friday, 21 March 2008 01:13
Chevron made its case before a packed house Thursday night for why its bid to upgrade equipment at the Richmond refinery should move forward, while opponents blasted the project as a public health hazard. More than 250 people packed City Hall chambers and spilled out into the parking lot for the Planning Commission’s decision-making public hearing. A crowd outside wore medical masks and carried signs reading “Chevron Lies” and “Clean Air, Healthy Kids.”
Refinery officials contend their project will pave the way for a better and more efficient facility.
“The refinery made substantial reductions in air emissions since the 1970s,” said Bob Chamberlin of the Richmond refinery. “Our situation is not getting worse; it’s getting better.”