Comments on: Chevron’s Richmond Refinery: Shut Down By People Power!

By: Action and Hope at Climate Ground Zero « It’s Getting Hot In Here

Action and Hope at Climate Ground Zero « It’s Getting Hot In Here — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 03:43:14 +0000

[...] for Climate Justice-West) which includes a climate disobedience component this weekend at Chevron’s oil refinery in Richmond [...]

By: Common Sense

Common Sense — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 04:18:31 +0000

I’m all for the environment and clean air, but Common Sense needs to prevail here. We are too focused on stopping everything associated with hurting the environment without considering the consequences. In short, over 1,000 people will lose their jobs, 130 million dollars the City of Richmond really needs will not be given, and our dependence on foreign oil will only increase. All this will happen because the judge and the CBE want to stop Chevron from producing heavy crude oil.

The problem lies in the fact that no one understands how a refinery works and Chevron is planning to build. As ironic as it may be, Chevron does not have the equipment necessary to refine heavy oil and is not planning to build it either. The majority of the project is to increase their productivity and replace old equipment they have.

I just find it funny how people are protesting something they do not understand. Good job, but last time I checked that’s not how our country was built and those types of actions that will truly not get this country out of the recession it is in.

By: thatguy

thatguy — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 17:07:05 +0000

Simply a point of curiosity, but how many of those protestors drove gas-powered cars to the rally? I’m willing to bet the mayor of Richmond didn’t walk or ride a bike! I am, personally, deeply concerned for the environment, but let’s be reasonable. Unless you all want to trade in your cars for horses and buggies, then please, present a viable alternative. I, for one, make 30k a year, most of which is paid out in the form of child support, and insurance premiums for my children. I certainly can’t afford a hybrid. When you, the environmental movement, can find a reasonable, affordable method for the production of energy, the power for transportation, and the convenience of daily life, which you love as much as anyone else…well…then, and only then, will mainstream America be willing to truly listen to what you say. So, rather than trying to shut down oil refineries, why not put all of your strength, unity, and intelligence into the aforementioned viable alternative.

By: Richmond GREENS Stands with many others Against War and Pollution « Contra Costa Green Blogger

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 18:31:21 +0000

[...] 5:20 am Filed under: 1 Richmond GREENS Stand with Many Others Against War and Pollution About 500 people attended the event at the Chevron refinery in Richmond which included speeches, music by the Brass Liberation Orchestra, step dancing, street theater and [...]

By: Tough week for Chevron. No buisness…peroid! « It’s Getting Hot In Here

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 18:02:28 +0000

[...] is having a really tough week of reality. Following Saturday’s blockade at their Richmond CA Refinery, activists rallied outside Chevron’s offices in San Francisco yesterday. During the rally a group [...]

By: Nina Rizzo

Nina Rizzo — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 23:18:13 +0000

thanks for making sure this significant, alliance-building festival, march and direct action got shared. it was really inspiring to be part of something that included many types of groups that understand all the connections and found common ground to work together.

also want folks to know that students (as far as 2 hrs away!) came to participate with their hearts and hands -volunteering throughout the day and gaining experience that can spread even farther on the campuses. their presence was testament to the increased understanding of the links between climate change, environmental justice, oil, war and U.S. imperialism.

tomorrow is follow-up: community members and allies will urge the Planning Commission to vote against Chevron’s dirty crude expansion project. *fingers crossed*

By: OB Rag » Media black-out of antiwar protests continues as demonstrators continue to protest 5th anniversary of Iraq war

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 05:13:37 +0000

[...] RICHMOND, CA. On Saturday, March 15th, a thousand people rallied in Richmond, California, in an antiwar demonstration and specifically targeted the Chevron refinery in the town. Once the speakers – including the mayor of Richmond – were through, the crowd marched to the refinery. 75 protesters sat down and blocked the refinery’s entrance. By nightfall, 24 people still refused to budge, and were arrested. All were released within a few hours. (For more info & photos, a Bay Area activist webpage has them, go here.) [...]

By: Chevron’s Richmond Refinery: Shut Down By People Power! | A First Aid

Chevron’s Richmond Refinery: Shut Down By People Power! | A First Aid — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 11:12:33 +0000

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