Fossil Fuel Transition
New WA Bill Would Hold Big Oil Accountable for Oil Spills
HB 1691 protects taxpayers from the cleanup costs that should be the responsibility of the oil industry.
With Oil Unreliable, Refinery Communities Deserve a Transition Plan
Whatcom and Skagit leaders can help their communities plan the futures they want.
Centralia, a Fossil Fuel Transition Success Story
And a transition model for communities like Anacortes, Ferndale, and Tacoma.
The Danger of the Marine Vessels that Serve Refineries
Every transportation method carries the risk of environmentally catastrophic oil spills.
The Danger of the Pipelines and Trains that Serve Refineries
Every transportation method carries the risk of environmentally catastrophic oil spills.
Direct Impacts of Northwest Refinery Pollution
Refinery air and water pollution negatively impacts human health and local wildlife.
Oil Refinery Workforce 411
Refinery workers are well compensated and clustered in Whatcom and Skagit counties.
Oil Refinery Profits, Taxes, and Spending: A Primer
The refining industry pays surprisingly little in taxes considering its massive profits.
Two Possible Futures for Northwest Oil Refining
One bleak, one hopeful, both dependent on our choices today.
The History of Northwest Refineries
Oil refining on Puget Sound is inextricably tied to the history of colonialism.
