Why Were Toxic Releases Kept Secret at a Bay Area Refinery?
Residents of nearby cities are angry after finding out that the Valero refinery in Benicia was releasing chemicals at levels hundreds of times higher than the legal limit for years, and government regulators knew about it. Julie Johnson has the story.
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Residents of communities like Richmond, Martinez and Benicia are angry after finding out that a hydrogen stack at the Valero refinery in Benicia was releasing chemicals at levels hundreds of times higher than the legal limit for years. Government regulators knew — but had kept it a secret since 2019. Chronicle reporter Julie Johnson breaks down the story with host Demian Bulwa. | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod
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