California lawmakers have a plan to plug old, vapor-spewing oil wells. Could it backfire? https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2023-10-03/bill-seeks-to-cap-orphaned-oil-wells-could-it-backfire

#DisposablePeople: “Not only are these communities inhaling the #pollution from #vehicles on #freeways, but they have been also risking their lives by inhaling the #methane gas that has been evaporating from the uncapped #oil wells,” Carrillo said.

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Bill seeks to cap orphaned oil wells. Could it backfire?

A California bill requiring oil companies to set aside funds for the capping of old wells may have an unlikely detractor: Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Los Angeles Times