Big Oil’s Record-Breaking Spending on Lobbying Last Session Hobbled Key California Climate Measures

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By By Liza GrossFeb 6, 2025, 4:50 pm64 pts
One bill that would have required oil companies to help pay for damages from climate-driven disasters failed and another that would levy heavy fines on refineries that release toxic air contaminants was watered down. By Liza Gross An explosion at a refinery with a history of violations unleashed towering flames…

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