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Poisoned Soil in Martinez

Remember that white powder that blanketed Martinez back In November? A chemical accident at Martinez Refinery covered the surrounding area with 20 tons of dust containing heavy metals such as aluminum, chromium, and barium—but didn’t report the incident to the

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Hercules Moving to Cleaner Energy

By choosing renewable electricity from MCE, Hercules residents and businesses can fight climate change with one simple step. Just four Contra Costa cities—Antioch, Brentwood, Clayton, and Orinda—have yet to move to MCE.

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Great News for Air Quality!

On March 15, Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) voted to phase out ‘natural’ gas furnaces and water heaters starting in 2027. The goal is to eliminate emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx), a significant cause of serious health problems.

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