Los Angeles County, CA is ending oil/gas drilling and phasing out existing drilling infrastructure
Los Angeles County, CA protects public ends oil/gas drilling
The Los Angeles County's Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to end oil/gas drilling and phase out existing drilling infrastructure. The decision was made primarily over concerns with community health problems associated with proximity to oil drill sites. Supervisors also considered other issues including the degree to which people of color are disproportionately impacted by these health issues and the ongoing and escalating climate crisis.
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Los Angeles County’s board of supervisors on Wednesday voted 5-0 to end new oil and gas drilling and phase out existing drilling infrastructure, potentially closing nearl
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