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Vapor cloud from Exxon refinery in California trig...
2015-10-24 16:38:37| Energy - Topix.net
The unexplained release of a large vapor cloud on Friday from an Exxon Mobil Corp refinery near Los Angeles prompted authorities to sound public safety sirens, but no toxic fumes were detected and no one was hurt, a fire official said. The mishap was reported around sunset in Torrance, California, at a refinery that had been largely shut down since an explosion and fire at a processing unit on Feb. 18 injured four workers and destroyed emissions-controlling equipment.
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Vapor cloud from Exxon refinery in California trig...
2015-10-24 13:46:33| Oil & Gas - Topix.net
The unexplained release of a large vapor cloud on Friday from an Exxon Mobil Corp refinery near Los Angeles prompted authorities to sound public safety sirens, but no toxic fumes were detected and no one was hurt, a fire official said. The mishap was reported around sunset in Torrance, California, at a refinery that had been largely shut down since an explosion and fire at a processing unit on Feb. 18 injured four workers and destroyed emissions-controlling equipment.
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Leak quickly contained at Southern California oil refinery
2015-10-24 11:35:18| Chemicals - Topix.net
A leak at a Southern California oil refinery prompted warning sirens to go off in the surrounding community before it was contained. A statement from the Exxon Mobil refinery says air monitoring turned up no danger to the public and an "all-clear" notice was given minutes later.
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Vapor cloud from Exxon refinery in California triggers alarm
2015-10-24 08:38:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Reuters: The unexplained release of a large vapor cloud on Friday from an Exxon Mobil Corp refinery near Los Angeles prompted authorities to sound public safety sirens, but no toxic fumes were detected and no one was hurt, a fire official said. The mishap was reported around sunset in Torrance, California, at a refinery that had been largely shut down since an explosion and fire at a processing unit on Feb. 18 injured four workers and destroyed emissions-controlling equipment. That blast led state regulators...
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In dry California, reward for water conservation is higher bills
2015-10-24 03:09:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Reuters: Their lawns dry and their trees on the verge of dying, Californians have dramatically cut water use during the state's relentless drought, only to learn that many local utilities are hiking rates to make up for the lost revenue. Water providers in Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area and other parts of the state have recently told customers that rates will go up at least temporarily, as utilities struggle to pay for building and repairing pipes, buying water and other costs, even as customers...
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