Industry. Pollution prevention: The Chevron story

Journal Article · Sun Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 1989 · Environment; (USA)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1080/00139157.1989.9928968· OSTI ID:6984403

Karras, G ^[1]

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1. Citizens for a Better Environment, San Francisco, CA (USA)

This article outlines the efforts of Chevron to control pollution in the San Francisco Bay area. The company worked on reducing the numbers and types of pollutants used in the petrochemical industry. By changing the raw materials used in production as well as altering the finished products, the Chevron refinery was able to significantly reduce the toxic metals in the Bay area.

• OSTI ID: 6984403
• Journal Information: Environment; (USA), Journal Name: Environment; (USA) Vol. 31:8; ISSN 0013-9157; ISSN ENVTA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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