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Which Way, L.A.?

Will Exxon Get Off the Hook with Refinery Sale

In February, the Exxon refinery in Torrance was shut down when an explosion destroyed an air-pollution control device that's 12 stories high. Gasoline prices went up in Southern California, and the refinery is still not back on line. Now Exxon has plans to sell it . Is Exxon trying to buy its way out of accountability?

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By Warren Olney • Oct 1, 2015 • 7m Listen

In February, the Exxon refinery in Torrance was shut down when an explosion destroyed an air-pollution control device that's 12 stories high. Gasoline prices went up in Southern California, and the refinery is still not back on line. Now Exxon has plans to sell it. Is Exxon trying to buy its way out of accountability? We ask Liza Tucker, who works for Consumer Watchdog, based in Santa Monica.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Sarah Sweeney

    Vice President of Talk Programming, KCRW

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    Katie Cooper

    Producer, 'One year Later'

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    Liza Tucker

    Consumer Advocate with Consumer Watchdog

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