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California Leaders and Celebrities Unite to Defend Drilling Restrictions

The campaign seeks to uphold Senate Bill 1137 amid opposition from the oil industry, highlighting environmental and health concerns.

  • California's political and celebrity figures rally against the oil industry's campaign to overturn drilling restrictions.
  • Senate Bill 1137 aims to ban new oil and gas drilling near homes, schools, and parks, facing opposition from the oil industry.
  • The law's repeal could lead to increased reliance on imported oil and higher emissions, critics argue.
  • More than 100,000 unplugged oil and gas wells in California pose environmental and health risks.
  • The campaign to defend the law garners support from high-profile sponsors and emphasizes the health impacts of pollution.
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