California has a goal to aggressively phase out fossil fuels in order to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2045. That's contributed to the closure of oil refineries across the state … including Valero’s facility in the North Bay city of Benicia. But with gas prices spiraling higher, the state has focused more on securing supply than on building a bridge to a green economy. And as KQED's Julie Small reports, that’s putting refinery towns like Benicia in a tough position.

<p>California has a goal to aggressively phase out fossil fuels in order to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2045. That's contributed to the closure of oil refineries across the state &hellip; including Valero&rsquo;s facility in the North Bay city of Benicia. But with gas prices spiraling higher, the state has focused more on securing supply than on building a bridge to a green economy. And as KQED's Julie Small reports, that&rsquo;s putting refinery towns like Benicia in a tough position.</p>

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<p>KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.</p>