godsouza, 8 months ago to medical #RegulatoryCapture: A bill that would have tripled the fines paid by oil refineries for emitting #toxicpollutants, like those released last year in Martinez stalled. Western States #Petroleum Association a powerful #corporate #fossilfuel #lobbying group has spent millions to influence #policy decisions by the #California #Legislature and state officials over the past half decade. #BusinessAsUsual #WhatClimateEmergency #healthybottomline https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/09/11/oil-lobby-pressure-dooms-state-bill-aimed-at-curbing-refinery-pollution/
#RegulatoryCapture: A bill that would have tripled the fines paid by oil refineries for emitting #toxicpollutants, like those released last year in Martinez stalled. Western States #Petroleum Association a powerful #corporate #fossilfuel #lobbying group has spent millions to influence #policy decisions by the #California #Legislature and state officials over the past half decade.
#BusinessAsUsual #WhatClimateEmergency #healthybottomline
https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/09/11/oil-lobby-pressure-dooms-state-bill-aimed-at-curbing-refinery-pollution/