Martinez refinery

03 Feb 2025

Martinez Oil Refinery Belches Half-Ton of Sulphur Dioxide into Atmosphere

Saturday’s blaze at the Martinez oil refinery belched over half a ton of sulphur dioxide (SO2) into the atmosphere. The noxious fumes triggered a Level 2 Hazmat alert that progressed to Level 3. Residents nearby received warnings to seal doors and windows as they shelter in place until further notice.

Jake Warren 0
18 Oct 2024

The Bay’s Stench Was Once Called “East Bay Perfume”

The San Francisco Bay has come a long way from the pungent odors of human-caused rot that earned it the nickname “East Bay Perfume”, but the potential for environmental crisis remains due to the ongoing lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency.

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