“Is a phase-out of dangerous chemical used at Torrance, Wilmington refineries getting closer?” – Daily Breeze

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The twisted remains of the Torrance refinery in the wake of the 2015 explosion that caused the plant to shut down for months causing gas prices to spike. (02/18/15 Photo by Brad Graverson/The Daily Breeze)

“Activists hope they are edging nearer a long-sought ban on a highly-toxic chemical used at refineries in Torrance and Wilmington after the local pollution watchdog for the first time set a deadline — May 19 — for the industry to produce additional safety information about what’s called modified hydrofluoric acid.”

Read Nick Green’s 9/25/2018 article in the Daily Breeze by clicking:
https://www.dailybreeze.com/2018/09/24/is-a-phase-out-of-dangerous-chemical-used-at-torrance-wilmington-refineries-getting-closer/