California Los Angeles County, California, United States On the ancestral lands of the Gabrielino/Tongva, Tataviam, Kizh, and Chumash people, local communities in Wilmington, Carson, and West Long Beach, breathe toxic emissions from the oil & gas industry, amid plans of expansion. Overview In Southern California, in Wilmington, Carson, and West Long Beach, which are situated on the ancestral homelands of the Tongva people, communities are forced to breathe toxic emissions from the drilling, transportation, and refining of crude oil.

Five refinery complexes operate there, owned by Marathon Petroleum, Phillips 66, and Valero.

Over the years, there have been explosions, multiple fires, fugitive emissions from leaks, and flaring at these refineries, all in close proximity to homes, schools, and parks. Predominantly low-income communities of color live there. They suffer from high rates of asthma, cancer and other illnesses due to the cumulative impacts of multiple industrial polluting facilities.

The Port of Long Beach is the largest port complexe in the United States and one of the largest in the world. Plastics are within the top exports for containerized cargo at the Port of Long Beach.
Tonga territories, California, United States Refinery Views of ValeroW and refinery 2 from the road.
 Home 01 02 03 East Yard Communities for Environmental Justice Community Member / Oil & Gas Committee Member. Speaks of the daily stress linked to the air pollution and the smells coming from industry in the neighborhood.
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Speaks of the incidents that have occured over the years in West Long Beach due to the petrochemical industry and calls on individuals to stay informed and join community groups to learn more.
 A home close to the entrance of the MarathonC refinery. School The refinery of MarathonW appears in the background of a school. Playground The refinery of MarathonW appears in the background of a playground. Action Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Shot on location with the help of the East Yard Communities for Environmental Justice. Learn more on their website. Explore Next Location Take Action About Toxic Tours Languages menu Toxic Tours Take Action About Languages