Chevron
What is chevron?
Chevron firm is an American global energy firm that primarily operates in the oil and gas industries or an oil refinery
What does APEN stand for?
Asian Pacific Environmental Network !
What are the most noteworthy polluters in Richmond?
An oil refinery, a port, a railyard, and a complex network of motorways.
What is climate change?
Long-term shifts in temperature and weather patterns.
What happened on August 6 2012?
Release of flammable vapor led to a fire at the Chevron Refinery in Richmond.
Who is the Senior Richmond Youth Organizer?
KATTT!!
What is the most common health risk in Richmond due to air pollution?
Asthma
What are the main causes of climate change?
The burning of fossil fuels (coal, oil, and natural gas) for energy releases carbon dioxide (CO2), a major greenhouse gas.
What is the capacity of Chevron Refinery?
240,000 people.
What is APEN work?
To have a safer/cleaner environment!
What pollutes the air other than Chevron?
Vehicles, jet fuels, warehouses, etc.
What are the impacts of climate change?
Rising global temperatures, melting glaciers and ice sheets, rising sea levels, and changes in precipitation patterns are some of the key impacts.
Climate change also leads to more frequent and intense extreme weather events, such as heat waves, droughts, floods, and hurricanes.
When was Chevron built in Richmond?
1902.
What are the 3 steps to become a Youth Intern/Leader at APEN?
1. Sign up to become a member
2. Join APEN Academy (like now:p)
3. Become a Youth Intern/Leader
What chemical is in the Chevron flaring smoke?
CO2, Excess hydrocarbons, primarily methane, etc.
How is the greenhouse effect related to global warming?
Increased concentrations of greenhouse gases (like CO2) trap more heat, raising Earth's average temperature.
Who is the CEO of Chevron?
Mike Wirth
When was APEN founded in Richmond?
1993!
What are the most effective strategies for indoor air pollution control?
Improve ventilation, use air purifiers, etc.
Transition to renewable energy and reducing fossil fuel emissions.