Tag: Refineries

Refineries articles

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  Washington’s Refinery Communities Just Got a Transition Boost

  A quarter-million-dollar budget proviso will fund a study to map opportunities beyond oil.

  May 31, 2023
  May 31, 2023

  Emily Moore

  https://www.sightline.org/profile/emily-moore/

  

  Director, Climate and Energy
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  With Oil Unreliable, Refinery Communities Deserve a Transition Plan

  Whatcom and Skagit leaders can help their communities plan the futures they want.

  Jan 4, 2022
  January 4, 2022

  Zane Gustafson

  https://www.sightline.org/profile/zanegustafson/

  
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  The Danger of the Marine Vessels that Serve Refineries

  Every transportation method carries the risk of environmentally catastrophic oil spills.

  Nov 3, 2021
  November 3, 2021

  Eric de Place

  https://www.sightline.org/profile/eric-de-place/

  
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  Direct Impacts of Northwest Refinery Pollution

  Refinery air and water pollution negatively impacts human health and local wildlife.

  Oct 20, 2021
  October 20, 2021

  Zane Gustafson

  https://www.sightline.org/profile/zanegustafson/

  
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  Oil Refinery Workforce 411

  Refinery workers are well compensated and clustered in Whatcom and Skagit counties.

  Oct 13, 2021
  October 13, 2021

  Zane Gustafson

  https://www.sightline.org/profile/zanegustafson/

  
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  Oil Refinery Profits, Taxes, and Spending: A Primer

  The refining industry pays surprisingly little in taxes considering its massive profits.

  Oct 6, 2021
  October 6, 2021

  Zane Gustafson

  https://www.sightline.org/profile/zanegustafson/

  
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  Two Possible Futures for Northwest Oil Refining

  One bleak, one hopeful, both dependent on our choices today.

  Sep 29, 2021
  September 29, 2021

  Eric de Place

  https://www.sightline.org/profile/eric-de-place/

  
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  The History of Northwest Refineries

  Oil refining on Puget Sound is inextricably tied to the history of colonialism.

  Sep 22, 2021
  September 22, 2021

  Zane Gustafson

  https://www.sightline.org/profile/zanegustafson/

  
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  The Case for Retiring Northwest Oil Refineries

  It is impossible to meet our climate targets without refinery retirement.

  Sep 15, 2021
  September 15, 2021

  Zane Gustafson

  https://www.sightline.org/profile/zanegustafson/

  
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  Would the Dakota Access Pipeline Help Canadian Oil Producers?

  The big winner from Trump's energy policy could be Canada's dirty oil industry.

  Jan 27, 2017
  January 27, 2017

  Clark Williams-Derry

  https://www.sightline.org/profile/clark-williams-derry/