Regarding the fact that the housing moved to the refinery rather than the other way around - I wonder if there's a similar story in California where there are lots of oil and gas wells in the midst of residential areas.
Splendid reporting! In general people WANTED to live near refineries, because refineries meant good jobs and money. The pattern was clear in Ponca City, where the smell from the Conoco refinery constantly filled the air. Suburban development followed the 'plume', and the less smelly parts of town were never developed.
Thanks for the sad backstory. The EPA is out of control of American citizens and in fact, in my opinion, is working against the best interests of America.
Regarding the fact that the housing moved to the refinery rather than the other way around - I wonder if there's a similar story in California where there are lots of oil and gas wells in the midst of residential areas.
It’s the same story! I worked at Sunoco in Philly! I also worked in the LA basin in Long Beach Ca.
I thought maybe it was the same - than ks for confirming.
Splendid reporting! In general people WANTED to live near refineries, because refineries meant good jobs and money. The pattern was clear in Ponca City, where the smell from the Conoco refinery constantly filled the air. Suburban development followed the 'plume', and the less smelly parts of town were never developed.
Thanks for the sad backstory. The EPA is out of control of American citizens and in fact, in my opinion, is working against the best interests of America.