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Environmental groups demand stricter refinery emissions monitoring in Benicia and Rodeo due to unreliable data and health concerns.
Environmental groups in Benicia and Rodeo are pushing the Bay Area Air District to tighten emissions monitoring at local refineries, citing unreliable data from companies like Valero and Phillips 66.
They demand real-time, public fenceline monitoring for a wider range of pollutants and immediate alerts during spikes, following past violations including a $82 million fine for Valero and historical incidents like a 1994 gas leak and a 2012 refinery fire.
Residents, many from marginalized communities, report ongoing health issues and distrust self-reported data.
Although state rules require some monitoring, regional discretion remains, and advocates seek stronger, community-informed standards as the air district revises its regulations.
Los grupos ambientalistas exigen un monitoreo más estricto de las emisiones de las refinerías en Benicia y Rodeo debido a datos poco confiables y preocupaciones de salud.