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&nbsp;California is a paradox; though widely regarded as one of the most environmentally-conscious states, the oil industry wields considerable power here, and has consistently attempted to thwart new regulations, including public health protections. During the current legislative session, the Western States Petroleum Association and Chevron have been the two top lobbying groups in the state, spending $9.9 million and $7.5 million, respectively.Fresh off several local victories, Escoto and the Committee for a Better Arvin have united with other frontline community groups—including many in Los Angeles, a hub for urban drilling—to press California to create a setback rule for the entire state., despite the pollution from the wells, they left the oil and gas industry alone.Two years passed, however, with the city failing to take any concrete steps, aside from supporting a pipeline safety bill at the state level.That shakeup came from Jose Gurrola Jr., a self-described “homegrown kid” who, in 2016, decided to run for mayor.As Arvin’s environmental justice movement gained momentum, a similar story was also playing out in the greater Los Angeles area. In Los Angeles County alone, over 1.5 million people live within 2,500 feet of an operational well—a majority of them non-white. Although the region has fewer wells than Kern County, the population density is much higher. There, organizations like Stand Together Against Neighborhood Drilling (STAND-L.A.) also had been advocating for local setbacks., the supervisor of the division, but that wasn’t the end of the drama. Just a few months later, an investigation by the Desert Sun revealed that regulators at the division had been approving permits for cyclic steam injection—a process used to extract California’s heavy crude, which is extremely viscous—using a and circumventing the required environmental review.minimum distance for health and safety.” Some experts, she noted, recommend an even greater distance.&nbsp;An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated the amount of money spent by the Western States Petroleum Association and Chevron so far during the California Legislature’s current session. The lobbying groups spent $9.9 million and $7.5 million, respectively. The article also misstated the date that the Arvin city council passed its oil and gas ordinance. It was passed on July 17, 2018.ICN provides award-winning climate coverage free of charge and advertising. We rely on donations from readers like you to keep going.Inside Climate News uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, you accept this policy.Accept

&nbsp;California is a paradox; though widely regarded as one of the most environmentally-conscious states, the oil industry wields considerable power here, and has consistently attempted to thwart new regulations, including public health protections. During the current legislative session, the Western States Petroleum Association and Chevron have been the two top lobbying groups in the state, spending $9.9 million and $7.5 million, respectively.Fresh off several local victories, Escoto and the Committee for a Better Arvin have united with other frontline community groups—including many in...

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