Richmond

The Chevron Refinery explosion in Richmond, California, on Aug. 6, 2012, resulted from failings on Chevron's part and nearly killed 19 employees. One employee escaped being engulfed by flames from wearing a full-body firefighting suit.
Yessenia Funes  Aug 5, 2016 12:12PM EDT

The Battle for Environmental Justice Continues 4 Years After Richmond Refinery Explosion

As community members and environmentalists fight for a healthier environment, they realize there’s another battle on the horizon.