The fossil fuel industry is spending record amounts to keep California from regulating it

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By Joseph WintersAug 27, 2026, 4:15 am102 ptsTrending
The fossil fuel industry isn’t just raking in record profits amid the war with Iran. In California, it’s also spending big to oppose climate and worker-safety legislation. According to analyses by a coalition of environmental groups called the Last Chance Alliance, oil and gas companies spent more than $17…

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