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Chevron Refinery Faces New Pollution Scrutiny | Oakland News
A new Bay Area report slams Chevron’s Richmond refinery, revealing cancer and short-term health risks far exceeding safe thresholds—37 in a million versus the 10-in-a-million trigger. Most cancer risk stems from leaking benzo[a]pyrene, while benzene evaporation from wastewater systems drives acute health threats. Though the air district’s Rule 11-18 is among the nation’s strictest, Chevron disputes the findings, citing outdated equipment and fears over energy infrastructure costs. Community input is vital as regulators finalize the assessment, while Chevron argues neighboring districts…
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