Taking The Gloves Off In California Battle Over Oil
By Ann Alexander California’s oil industry has an 800-pound gorilla reputation of getting pretty much what it wants in Sacramento. … [continued]
Western States Petroleum Association
BP Withdraws From Three Fossil Fuel Industry Trade Groups
BP says it is ending its association with three oil trade groups over disagreements about climate change policies.
California Ends New Fracking Pending Results Of Scientific Study
California Governor Gavin Newsom has ordered a halt to all new fracking permits pending a review by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Environmental groups cheered while industry groups predicted dire consequences.
Big Oil Faces A Formidable Foe In Fight Against Electric Vehicles
Electric utilities are keen on electric vehicles these days — they see them as a future revenue source. Utilities from California to Florida to Michigan are sponsoring the installation of public charging stations, and some are offering rebates to customers for installing home chargers. To date, at least 50 utilities in 25 states have launched or proposed programs to encourage the buildout of charging infrastructure.
New Oil “Conspiracy” Aims For West Coast Hat Trick, Could Lose Hat
A new “oil conspiracy” campaign from the Western States Petroleum Association aims to kill clean energy regulations in California, Washington, and Oregon.
