Salt Lake and Davis County residents are burdened with breathing the worst air in the world. Within a three mile radius just north of Salt Lake City, there are five oil refineries, each expelling significant amounts of gas, smoke, and noxious odors. These factories churn out emissions visibly and with an impact observable from our windows, making the inversion effect in Salt Lake City and surrounding areas intolerable.

Obvious empirical evidence points to an immense level of carbon dioxide emissions that, concerningly, are under reported when official statistics are considered. The community struggles under these layers of pollutants daily, gravely affecting the health of our residents, including vulnerable groups like all the beautiful children!

Action cannot wait. The current conditions underscore the urgent necessity to reassess the location of these oil refineries. A promising $2.7 million Methane Reduction Grant, slated for initiation in late 2025, seeks to diminish methane emissions associated with oil and gas operations through 2028. As residents of the area afflicted with the worlds worst air quality, it is imperative that priority is afforded to our desperate environmental needs within this endeavor.

Relocating these refineries, and implementing stricter controls, is a vital step towards ensuring public health isn't sacrificed for industrial operations and lining the pockets of billionaires. The air quality in Salt Lake and Davis County must see improvement, protecting its citizens from further harm and fostering a healthier environment for generations to come.

It is up to us demand change now by signing this petition urging local and state officials to prioritize the relocation of these refineries. 

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