Environmental Groups Back California Bills on Refinery Closures, Cleanup and Job Losses

Three California Bills Address Oil Refinery Closures, Clean Up And Job Losses

Even as gas prices rise because of the war in Iran, California’s transition away from fossil fuels is drawing scrutiny from several consumer and environmental groups. On Tuesday, the groups voiced support for three bills moving through the California Legislature. One would extend a workforce development program for displaced oil and gas workers, such as those affected by the closure of the Valero Benicia Refinery. Two others address cleanup co…

Environmental groups back California bills on refinery closures, cleanup and job losses

Even as gas prices rise because of the war in Iran, California’s transition away from fossil fuels is drawing scrutiny from several consumer and environmental groups. On Tuesday, the groups voiced support for three bills moving through the California Legislature. One would extend a workforce development program for displaced oil and gas workers, such as those affected by the closure of the Valero Benicia Refinery. Two others address cleanup cost…

3 Bills Address Oil Refinery Closures, Clean Up, Job Losses

One would extend a workforce development program for displaced oil and gas workers. Two others address cleanup costs tied to decommissioning oil wells.