California Governor Signs Bills to Tighten Restrictions on Oil and Gas Drillers

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By By Liza GrossSep 27, 2024, 4:55 am276 pts
“We will hold the oil industry accountable for their pollution and public health impacts,” said Assemblymember Gregg Hart, author of one of the bills. By Liza Gross With pumpjacks nodding in the background, California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday signed new laws to hold oil companies accountable and…

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