Holly Refinery Caught in Nighttime Flare-off Again

(EnviroNews Utah) – On Thursday February 28th, Holly Refinery was observed with a huge flare atop one of their stacks that started at approximately 9 PM and persisted for at least 4 hours. This is the same Holly Refinery that has recently applied for an expansion permit for…

Oil CEO Admits Quart-by-Quart Oil Spills Are Happening Continually, and On a Daily Basis into America’s Precious Water Supplies

(EnviroNews DC News Bureau) – In our extended coverage with this enigmatic and lifelong oilman and “downhole” expert, we explore the topic of quart by quart oil spills into the environment. The fossil fuel CEO, who in his own words said he wanted to “take the opportunity to…

North American Oil and Gas CEO Comes Out Against Fracking: “Governor Cuomo, Please Don’t Do It!”

(EnviroNews DC News Bureau) – From deep within the frozen heart of oil and gas turf, we bring you a story so sensitive that even our reporter remains anonymous, at least for now. In this exclusive report we listen to the words of a lifelong oil industry worker…

Yet Another Nighttime Burn-off at Good Ol’ Holly Refinery – Holly Nabbed Again by Neighborhood Citizen Journalists

(EnviroNews Utah via Community Watch Blog) – Holly Frontier aka Holly Refinery has come under scrutiny as of late — The reason: the company’s proposed operational and pollution expansion. Many local observers claim that Holly has consistently been the most irresponsible operator on “Refinery Row” in South Davis…

Geneva Steel Highlighted for Link to 100% Increase in Pulmonary/Cardiovascular Hospitalization Rates

(EnviroNews Utah) — Salt Lake City — Geneva Steel is highlighted for its link to a 100% increase in pulmonary/cardiovascular hospitalization rates in Utah County during the 5 year period after it opened by Dr. Howie Garber, and emergency room physician.

Dr. Ellie Brownstein Delivers a Letter to the Governor Regarding What Utah Physicians Deemed as an Air Pollution “Public Health Emergency”

(EnviroNews Utah) – In a press conference of unparalleled environmental magnitude on Capitol Hill yesterday, a group of prominent physicians including former Utah Medical Association President Cris Cowley took the podium in front of local news media in what they deemed as an air pollution “public health emergency”….

Study: Increase in Particulate Pollution of Just 10 Micrograms Per Cubic Meter Increases The Risk of Heart Attack by 8%

(EnviroNews Utah) — Dr. Brent Muhlestein of the Utah Physicians for a Healthy Environment (UPHE) discusses the results of a UPHE study that reveals that just a small increase in air pollution can have a significant increase in heart attack.

Physicians Group Declares Public Health Emergency Over Utah’s Deadly Air Pollution — Pediatrician: ‘It’s as if we’re all smokers’

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Dr. Kirtly Jones Reveals the Damage Caused to Fetuses and Young Children by Elevated Air Pollution

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Nighttime Tesoro Refinery Bypass Caught on Tape by EnviroNews Utah on “RED AIR” Day

(EnviroNews Utah) – Although Utah’s infamous “RED AIR DAY” warning signs have been mysteriously out of commission through one of the most hazardous air pollution streaks in modern history, Utah’s citizens are no strangers to what is asked of them when the pollution get’s bad. Everyone knows that…