California Leaders Blast Trump’s ‘Idiotic’ Plan to Kickstart Offshore Oil Drilling

California Leaders Blast Trump’s ‘Idiotic’ Plan to Kickstart Offshore Oil Drilling

The Interior Department released its plan to open up federal waters off California’s coast to oil drilling, setting up a direct confrontation with Sacramento on energy and climate change.

Santa Cruz County officials mobilize resistance as Trump administration opens California coast to offshore oil drilling

The Trump administration confirmed Thursday that it plans to open the California coast to oil drilling, with two possible leases along the Central Coast. Local officials tell Lookout they’re organizing to fight offshore oil extraction with lawsuits. The post Santa Cruz County officials mobilize resistance as Trump administration opens California coast to offshore oil drilling appeared first on Lookout Santa Cruz.

Sonoma County Joins Statewide Coalition to Oppose Offshore Drilling and Deep-Sea Mining - Sonoma Valley Sun

When federal agencies began moving quickly this year to expand offshore oil and gas drilling and advance permits for deep-sea mining, counties up and down the California coast faced a common challenge with limited opportunities for public input. On Nov. 4, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors voted to take a proactive stand. The Board

Trump Offshore Drilling Plan Brings Oil Spill Risks to U.S. Coasts : Indybay

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U.S. Dept Of Interior Launches Expansive National Offshore Drilling Plan