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SocietyLos Angeles moves to phase out oil drilling within city limits

After years of resident advocacy and legal battles, Los Angeles approved an ordinance that immediately halts oil extraction and bars new drilling or deepening wells. Existing operations must be phased out over 20 years. An oil industry group says the measure unlawfully takes private property.

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DDW★★★☆☆2026-11-02 14:21Original

Los Angeles moves to phase out oil drilling within city limits
Los Angeles moves to phase out oil drilling within city limitsSociety