Toxic Tensions in Southern California The latest declaration of a state of emergency by Governor Gavin Newsom over a chemical tank leak or explosion in southern California is the latest alarm bell ringing through America's industrial underbelly.
This incident serves as a stark reminder that our addiction to cheap energy and quick fixes can have deadly consequences.
Thousands of people have been evacuated from their homes, understandably anxious about the safety of their families and livelihoods.