The February explosion at the Martinez refinery was attributed to insufficient contracted workforce, lack of training for workers, and exceeding work permit timelines, indicating serious operational failures.
The $11-billion expansion of the New Jersey Turnpike primarily benefits developers and unions while negatively impacting already vulnerable communities with increased traffic and pollution.
"If we clean up their act, actually those (rock) surfaces can become strong again, and even the holes could get filled in by these little micro bacteria."
Joseph Kling, the 19-year-old charged with causing a devastating wildfire in New Jersey, claims he isn't solely to blame, noting others were present during the incident.
Rebekah Shaman, a local resident, expressed concerns about the ecological damage and community disruption caused by the festivals in Brockwell Park, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach.
"The 'Supersonic Aviation Modernization Act' could vastly increase the potential market and emissions of Boom Supersonic, a planemaking startup backed by major airlines and investors."