Grist iconGristAug 27, 2026

The fossil fuel industry is spending record amounts to keep California from regulating it

In the first half of this year, oil and gas interests poured more than $17 million into fighting climate and worker-safety legislation.

The fossil fuel industry is spending record amounts to keep California from regulating it

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