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More than 1 million Californians live near active oil or gas wells, potentially exposing them to drilling-related pollution that can contribute to asthma, preterm births and a variety of other health problems. A new study appearing in the March 23 edition of the journal GeoHealth finds that these Californians are disproportionately Black, Latinx or low-income, and Black Californians are more likely to live near the most intensive oil and gas operations. By Kara Manke More than 1 million Californians live near active oil or gas wells, potentially exposing them to drilling-related pollution that can contribute to asthma, preterm births and a variety of other health problems. A new study appearing in the March 23 edition of the journal GeoHealth finds that these Californians are disproportionately Black, Latinx or low-income, and

Stanford universityUnited statesSethbc shonkoffGavin newsomRobertj rossiJoana caseyLee annl hillKara mankeClairem mortonDavid gonzLos angelesDepartment of environmental scienceUc berkeley school of public healthUniversity of washingtonNational institute of environmental health sciencesHealthy energy