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California Blocks New Offshore Oil Transport | Oakland News
California just slammed the brakes on federal offshore drilling plans with a bold new bill that could block oil from newly leased federal areas from ever reaching shore — and Governor Newsom has until September 30 to decide. The move, backed by Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis and cheered by environmentalists, targets infrastructure within California’s three-mile coastal zone, effectively cutting off supply chains for any future federal leases after January 1, 2026. While industry groups warn of potential supply shortages amid refinery closures, this is California’s clearest yet statement against…
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