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In-Depth: Governor Gavin Newsom seeks ban on new fracking by 2024
Local political, environmental leaders speak out
23ABC takes an in-depth look at Governor Gavin Newsom s move to ban fracking by 2024 and how it will impact the county.
By: Anthony Wright, 23ABC
and last updated 2021-05-05 17:41:16-04
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) â On Friday, Governor Gavin Newsom announced a major change in the fracking and oil industry in California. The governor issued an order phasing out new fracking in the state by 2024, while also pushing to end all in-state oil production by 2045.
Newsom said he will use his executive authority to take on the stateâs powerful oil and gas industry during a year he will also likely face a recall election.