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LA is the largest urban oil field in the country -- and while many places mandate buffer zones between oil wells and residential areas, we don’t.
This means 500,000 Angelenos breathe in toxic fumes, mostly in low-income communities of color. (thread) https://keck.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapJournal/index.html?appid=db1d15e66808421c978a4c54d7414765
This means 500,000 Angelenos breathe in toxic fumes, mostly in low-income communities of color. (thread) https://keck.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapJournal/index.html?appid=db1d15e66808421c978a4c54d7414765
According to http://Stand.LA , the city of LA has over 1,000 active wells.
In denser parts of the city, the oil industry hides its drilling equipment behind hedges, murals, and facades. But the damage inflicted on our residents can’t be concealed. https://www.lataco.com/south-la-oil-wells-archdiocese/
In denser parts of the city, the oil industry hides its drilling equipment behind hedges, murals, and facades. But the damage inflicted on our residents can’t be concealed. https://www.lataco.com/south-la-oil-wells-archdiocese/
Living within a half mile of oil wells can cause serious health consequences like birth defects, respiratory and cardiovascular problems, and cancer. https://www.psehealthyenergy.org/our-work/publications/archive/human-health-and-oil-and-gas-development-in-the-city-of-los-angeles/
A UC Berkeley study showed babies born near oil wells faced higher risks of health complications and developmental delays. https://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/doi/pdf/10.1289/EHP5842?utm_source=sfmc_100035609&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=29338+Boiling+Point&utm_term=https%3A%2F%2Fehp.niehs.nih.gov%2Fdoi%2Fpdf%2F10.1289%2FEHP5842&utm_id=11713&sfmc_id=1879496&
Of those who live within a quarter-mile of active drilling, 67% are Latinx, 11% are Black, 13% are Asian, and 8% are White.
Neighborhoods like Wilmington, Baldwin Hills, and wide swaths of South LA face the brunt of our city’s deadly extraction industry.
https://www.nrdc.org/sites/default/files/california-fracking-risks-report.pdf
Neighborhoods like Wilmington, Baldwin Hills, and wide swaths of South LA face the brunt of our city’s deadly extraction industry.
https://www.nrdc.org/sites/default/files/california-fracking-risks-report.pdf
Even old, inactive wells pose major risks. And because drilling has occurred in LA for over 100 years, many companies come and go leaving dangerous wells behind.
800 oil companies have dissolved with no plans to seal or clean their former wells. https://publicintegrity.org/environment/wells-run-dry/deserted-oil-wells-haunt-los-angeles-with-toxic-fumes-and-enormous-cleanup-costs/
800 oil companies have dissolved with no plans to seal or clean their former wells. https://publicintegrity.org/environment/wells-run-dry/deserted-oil-wells-haunt-los-angeles-with-toxic-fumes-and-enormous-cleanup-costs/
Part of why LA has so many abandoned, unsealed oil wells is that our policy for policing Big Oil hasn’t changed much since the 1940s.
For instance, LA requires companies to post $10,000 bonds to cover clean-up costs -- but costs now range up to $100,000. https://lacontroller.org/audits-and-reports/review-of-the-city-of-los-angeles-oil-and-gas-drilling/
For instance, LA requires companies to post $10,000 bonds to cover clean-up costs -- but costs now range up to $100,000. https://lacontroller.org/audits-and-reports/review-of-the-city-of-los-angeles-oil-and-gas-drilling/
One long overdue regulation LA needs to impose on oil production is a setback requirement.
Both local organizers and scientific studies support a 2,500-foot radius around residential areas as the safest minimum.
https://www.stand.la/uploads/5/3/9/0/53904099/2500_literature_review_report-final_jul13.pdf
Both local organizers and scientific studies support a 2,500-foot radius around residential areas as the safest minimum.
https://www.stand.la/uploads/5/3/9/0/53904099/2500_literature_review_report-final_jul13.pdf
One former LA petroleum administrator produced a report recommending buffer zones for existing wells and setbacks for new drilling.
But instead of taking immediate action, City Council asked the City Attorney to explore their legal authority to do so. https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2017/17-0447_rpt_BPW_07-29-2019.pdf
But instead of taking immediate action, City Council asked the City Attorney to explore their legal authority to do so. https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2017/17-0447_rpt_BPW_07-29-2019.pdf
LA’s City Attorney sent his report on the legality of LA imposing buffer zones on oil drilling back to City Council last month. What was in it?
Neither the City Attorney nor City Council will tell us. The document has been deemed confidential. https://www.latimes.com/environment/newsletter/2020-08-13/boiling-point-california-rejected-oil-well-safety-bill-boiling-point
Neither the City Attorney nor City Council will tell us. The document has been deemed confidential. https://www.latimes.com/environment/newsletter/2020-08-13/boiling-point-california-rejected-oil-well-safety-bill-boiling-point
Last week, legislation to mandate buffer zones around oil wells failed in the California State Senate -- after vigorous lobbying by the oil industry to stop it.
That means it’s probably up to the City of LA to do it ourselves. https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-08-13/setbacks-legislation-california-oil-gas-production-environmental-protections-newsom
That means it’s probably up to the City of LA to do it ourselves. https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-08-13/setbacks-legislation-california-oil-gas-production-environmental-protections-newsom
Our city must recognize how its built environment has contributed to the racist structures we are trying to dismantle -- and take action, now.
Council should tell us what’s in the City Attorneys’ report, and impose strict buffer zones around oil drilling, if feasible.
Council should tell us what’s in the City Attorneys’ report, and impose strict buffer zones around oil drilling, if feasible.
Our campaign is proud to have signed the @NoFossilMoney pledge.
We stand with the #NoDrillingWhereWereLiving Campaign, @SunriseMvmtLA, and @STAND_LA in their efforts to fight back against environmental racism.
We stand with the #NoDrillingWhereWereLiving Campaign, @SunriseMvmtLA, and @STAND_LA in their efforts to fight back against environmental racism.
Check out this map to see if you live near an active or decommissioned oil well.
And follow @STAND_LA to get involved in the fight to end urban oil drilling in LA. https://www.latimes.com/projects/california-oil-well-drilling-idle-cleanup/iframe/
And follow @STAND_LA to get involved in the fight to end urban oil drilling in LA. https://www.latimes.com/projects/california-oil-well-drilling-idle-cleanup/iframe/
