Tag: oil_and_gas_drilling
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Mayor Bass Signs Ordinance Banning New Oil and Gas Drilling in Los Angeles
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass signed a landmark ordinance prohibiting new oil and gas drilling citywide and requiring existing wells to cease operations within 20 years, citing environmental justice and public health.
Politics and GovernmentHealthEnvironmentEnergyState GovernmentsLegalSocial Issues Karen BassLos Angelesoil and gas drillingenvironmental justiceAB 3233STAND-LApublic healthLA Mayors Office
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Media Monitor: Sierra Club Reports Victories in Public Land Protection
The Sierra Club is reporting three major victories for public lands, including stopping Arctic drilling bids and protecting national monuments, citing public pressure and a federal judge's ruling.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyEnvironmentFederal GovernmentGeneral PoliticsEnergyLegal Sierra ClubPublic LandsArctic National Wildlife RefugeGrand Staircase-Escalante National MonumentNational ParksOil and Gas DrillingConservation
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Media Monitor: Sierra Club Reports Trump Administration Plans Arctic Refuge Drilling
Sierra Club reports the Trump administration plans to open over 1.5 million acres of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge for oil and gas drilling, urging public action to deter bids.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentEnvironmentClimate ChangeEnergySocial Issues Arctic National Wildlife RefugeTrump administrationOil and gas drillingLease saleGwich'in peopleEnvironmental protectionFossil fuelsSierra Club