U.S. Chemical Safety Board blasts Chevron, EPA, and CAL/OSHA over refinery fire

Not only was the CSB critical of Chevron, it also blasted OSHA and EPA for ignoring the CSB's recommendations for the last 10 years! Get all the details in the article at the attached link.

U.S. Chemical Safety Board blasts Chevron, EPA, and CAL/OSHA over refinery fire

Husqvarna Professional Products fined more than $1 million by ARB

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Husqvarna Professional Products fined more than $1 million by ARB

Solar powered dairy in Tulare named a 2013 Environmental Champion by EPA

Solar powered dairy in Tulare named a 2013 Environmental Champion by EPA

ARB releases free carbon footprint app for i-Phone and Android smartphones

ARB releases free carbon footprint app for i-Phone and Android smartphones

California's high-speed rail project derailed by Sacramento judge

California's high-speed rail project derailed by Sacramento judge

Photo © Frank Maccioli

EPA awards $174 million for CA drinking water systems, water pollution control

EPA awards $174 million for CA drinking water systems, water pollution control

EPA making $2 million available for construction engine retrofits

EPA making $2 million available for construction engine retrofits

Bakersfield oil company penalized for illegally discharging fracking fluids

Bakersfield oil company penalized for illegally discharging fracking fluids

APCD trumpets compliance with air quality standard that no longer exists

APCD trumpets compliance with air quality standard that no longer exists

Is Blackfish this generation's Silent Spring?

Is Blackfish this generation's Silent Spring?

Photo by  Mike Aguilera SeaWorld San Diego via Getty Images

California, 7 other states plan to put 3.3 million ZEVs on the road by 2035

California, 7 other states plan to put 3.3 million ZEVs on the road by 2035

  Chevy Volt, Photo by Jeffrey Sauger Chevrolet / Getty Images

Yellow fever, dengue mosquitoes found in the San Joaquin Valley

Yellow fever, dengue mosquitoes found in the San Joaquin Valley

Bakersfield company fined $230,000 for air pollution violations

Bakersfield company fined $230,000 for air pollution violations

Free online class, The Science of Climate Change, announced today

Free online class, The Science of Climate Change, announced today

New study links components of particulate air pollution to heart disease

New study links components of particulate air pollution to heart disease

Dr. Michael T. Kleinman of UC Irvine

Climate change in California - what the San Joaquin Valley can expect

Climate change in California - what the San Joaquin Valley can expect

APCD warns Valley residents of blowing dust dangers

APCD warns Valley residents of blowing dust dangers

California and Quebec sign new cap and trade agreement

California and Quebec sign new cap and trade agreement

6 trees that can cause air pollution

6 trees that can cause air pollution

4 places to file environmental complaints

4 places to file environmental complaints

ARB approves new state funding for cleaner cars, trucks, and buses

ARB approves new state funding for cleaner cars, trucks, and buses

Chevy Volt
Photo: Scot Olson / Getty Images

Kern County's 5 largest natural gas producing fields

Kern County's 5 largest natural gas producing fields

Elk Hills Oilfield from space
Photo: Jesse Allen / NASA

The 5 largest oilfields in Kern County

The 5 largest oilfields in Kern County

Midway-Sunset Oilfield

Photo: Antandrus

4 protected environmental wilderness areas in Kern County, CA

4 protected environmental wilderness areas in Kern County, CA

Southwestern Willow Flycatcher

Photo: Jim Rorabaugh / USFWS

Kevin McCarthy hosting Valley Fever Seminar today and tomorrow

Kevin McCarthy hosting Valley Fever Seminar today and tomorrow

 Photo© Frank Maccioli

The 5 smoggiest air basins in California

The 5 smoggiest air basins in California

10 toxic metals that are essential for good health

10 toxic metals that are essential for good health

Photo: http://images-of-elements.com/manganese-dendrites.jpg

Governor Brown signs new fracking legislation, SB-4

Governor Brown signs new fracking legislation, SB-4

17 movies with environmental themes

17 movies with environmental themes

Afternoon fire alarms residents, neighbors in Rosedale and Greenacres today

Afternoon fire alarms residents, neighbors in Rosedale and Greenacres today

Photo © Frank Maccioli

3 common air pollutants linked to heart disease

3 common air pollutants linked to heart disease

3 endangered plants found in the Bakersfield and Kern County area

3 endangered plants found in the Bakersfield and Kern County area

5 endangered animals found in the Bakersfield and Kern County area

5 endangered animals found in the Bakersfield and Kern County area

Tipton Kangaroo Rat - Photo: USFWS

4 things you can do to reduce pollution

4 things you can do to reduce pollution

DOE and Energy Commission holding HECA workshops this week

DOE and Energy Commission holding HECA workshops this week

Modesto cereal plant to close after air pollution violation settlement.

Modesto cereal plant to close after air pollution violation settlement.

In-Shape seeks zoning change for massive make-over of Laurel Glen Tennis club

In-Shape seeks zoning change for massive make-over of Laurel Glen Tennis club

Photo © Kama Ruby

Vons' parent Safeway agrees to record penalties for Clean Air Act violations

Vons' parent Safeway agrees to record penalties for Clean Air Act violations

Photo © Frank Maccioli

8 Republicans who tried to help the environment

8 Republicans who tried to help the environment

USEPA debuts climate change initiative with release of new video series

USEPA debuts climate change initiative with release of new video series

ARB accepting applications for CoolCalifornia Small Business Awards Program

ARB accepting applications for CoolCalifornia Small Business Awards Program

Three shipping companies fined $440K for using dirty fuel oil

Three shipping companies fined $440K for using dirty fuel oil

David McNew / Getty Images

Gorilla Snot causes $213,000 air pollution fine

Gorilla Snot causes $213,000 air pollution fine

Chevron penalized millions for SF Area fire, nothing for Taft oil worker's death

Chevron penalized millions for SF Area fire, nothing for Taft oil worker's death

Sierra Club warns of CO2 well blowouts, asphyxiation risks of HECA project

Sierra Club warns of CO2 well blowouts, asphyxiation risks of HECA project

Motorcycle parts suppliers Tucker Rocky and Biker's Choice fined $500,000 by ARB

Motorcycle parts suppliers Tucker Rocky and Biker's Choice fined $500,000 by ARB

ARB enters into agreement with Aussies to combat climate change

ARB enters into agreement with Aussies to combat climate change

Chevron pays $425,000 to settle air pollution violations with ARB

Chevron pays $425,000 to settle air pollution violations with ARB

AERA, Chevron, OXY top EPA list of largest CO2 polluters in Kern County

AERA, Chevron, OXY top EPA list of largest CO2 polluters in Kern County

ARB fines EXXON, PG&E, and 7 others for GHG emissions reporting violations

ARB fines EXXON, PG&E, and 7 others for GHG emissions reporting violations