Last night, at 9:30pm, El Segundo residents were rocked when an explosion and fire erupted at a Chevron refinery in their neighborhood — a stark reminder of the danger posed by fossil fuel infrastructure to workers and surrounding communities.
This incident underscores what frontline communities already know: major industrial facilities carry real risks, and we cannot keep gambling with lives or air, water, and public health.
As Governor Newsom works to boost oil production in places like Kern County, we urge him to stop investing in fossil fuels and their harmful infrastructure and instead focus on investing in safe, renewable energy that keeps our communities out of harm’s way.
No one should have to fear for their health or safety because of an industry built on pollution and profit. We continue to demand an end to these hazardous operations and a just transition to clean, safe energy that protects both workers and neighbors.