Valero Refinery Closure: Economic and Environmental Impacts

This chapter focuses on the impending closure of the Valero Refinery in Benicia, highlighting the expected financial loss for the city and local businesses. It also explores the community's divided opinions on the refinery's economic contributions versus its environmental impacts, addressing regulatory challenges and the company's history of emissions. The discussion emphasizes the broader implications of the closure in the context of California's transition away from fossil fuels and the need for support for displaced workers.

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