Community Groups Will Have a Voice in Lawsuit Challenging CA Oil and Gas Setbacks Rule August 21, 2025

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“The oil industry has shamelessly worked to undermine the health and safety buffer zones that communities and health professionals fought so hard to win under SB 1137. Yesterday’s court decision to allow community organizations to intervene affirms our right to defend these protections. Families deserve clean air, safe neighborhoods, and freedom from toxic drilling — and we are committed to making sure these life-saving protections are upheld,” said Martha Dina Argüello, Physicians for Social Responsibility – Los Angeles Executive Director.
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