California Votes on Offshore Fracking | California News

California’s coastal future hangs in the balance as the Coastal Commission prepares to vote on a controversial proposal to allow offshore fracking at aging Platform Gilda near Ventura — the first such request in over a decade. Environmental groups are rallying against it, warning that fracking will endanger marine life, spill toxic chemicals, and prolong the use of a decades-old platform past its prime. With community protests already echoing their call for ocean protection, this Thursday’s decision could reshape California’s energy and environmental policies for years to come. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a909d6d6a0aee9ee