Commentary: Industrial accidents in poor neighborhoods are so L.A. And it’s nothing new
It’s been feeling practically biblical around here lately — and it’s not the feeling of holiness. Those odors…
After heated debate, California updates key climate limit. Critics say it’s a retreat
In a high-stakes decision that will shape California’s economy for years, air officials late Friday approved a sweeping…
Firefighters tackle huge blaze at Geelong oil refinery ‘not yet under control’
A “significant” fire has broken out at one of Australia’s two currently operational oil refineries, with residents in…
Torrance residents call for the ban of ‘flesh-eating’ chemical used at refinery
Residents and advocates gathered Saturday to demand the ban of a chemical that’s used at a Torrance oil…
Worker dies near Merredin grain facility in WA’s Wheatbelt
A man in his 60s has died at the property of a prominent farmer in Western Australia’s Wheatbelt.…
Massive fire erupts at Chevron refinery in El Segundo, sending plumes across South Bay
An explosion and fire rocked a refinery in El Segundo on Thursday night, causing massive flames that could…