California Legislatures Block Bill That Would Hold Oil Companies Liable for Health Problems

California Legislatures Block Bill That Would Hold Oil Companies Liable for Health Problems
Oil pump jacks in California on Oct. 5, 2022. ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images
Elizabeth Dowell
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California legislatures blocked an environmental bill that would have held oil companies liable for the health problems of people who live close to oil wells on Thursday.

The bill, authored by Sen. Lena Gonzalez, would have required oil companies to pay up to $1 million to people who have cancer or other health problems associated with the well.

Elizabeth Dowell
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Elizabeth is a SoCal based reporter covering issues in Los Angeles and throughout the state for The Epoch Times. She is passionate about creating truthful and accurate stories for readers to connect with. When she’s not reporting, she enjoys writing poetry, playing basketball, embarking on new adventures and spending quality time with her family and friends.
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