In historic move, Los Angeles bans new oil wells, phases out existing ones

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In historic move, L.A. bans new oil wells, phases out existing ones

The Los Angeles City Council votes to take steps to phase out oil production in the city, a move celebrated by environmentalists.

A 2018 city controller report cited state data showing that 77% of active and idle wells in the city are operated by six companies: Warren E&P; Freeport-McMoRan Oil & Gas LLC; Tidelands Oil Production; Southern California Gas; Pacific Coast Energy; and Brea Canon Oil. “The South Coast Air Quality Management District has identified oil tankers as one of the major sources of air pollution in the L.A. Basin,” the group wrote.

“Our operations are a model for urban oil and gas operations,” said Watt, who described the pollution from Warren’s operations as on “par with that of a fast-food restaurant.” He noted that City Hall is adorned with art celebrating the petroleum industry, a business that helped fuel L.A.'s growth in the early 20th century and later provided jobs for veterans after World War II.

 

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Makes no damn sense. We will pay a heavy price for these decisions.

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