Hi CLCV Member,

Research shows that COVID-19 is heavily impacting communities living in high pollution areas. Oil and gas wells across the state are burning fossil fuels and creating extreme public health risks. The costs of living near oil and gas wells include risk of cancer, asthma, and preterm birth, as well as risk of water contamination, oil spills and explosions. 

These wells are predominantly located in communities of color - the same communities that are at the highest risk of contracting COVID-19. Now is the time to take steps to protect the health of communities across California, which is why we are supporting Assembly Bill 345, introduced by Assemblyman Al Muratsuchi.   

Can you join us? >>> 

AB 345 creates health and safety buffer zones by requiring a minimum setback distance between dangerous and hazardous oil and gas extraction wells and homes, schools, daycares, playgrounds, hospitals, and health clinics. The passage of AB 345 will bring us closer to protecting children and families from the hazards of living near an oil and gas well.

In January with your help, we passed AB 345 out of the State Assembly. Today, we need your help to send a strong message to legislators - we need oil setbacks now more than ever; our health depends on it. 

The fight is not over, urge your senator to vote YES on AB 345. 

Spread the word! Click the hashtag to access a graphic you can share across your social media. Post it and be sure to tag us! #NoDrillingWhereWereLiving 

In solidarity, 

Mike Young
Political & Organizing Director
California League of Conservation Voters

 

 

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