Federal Push vs California’s Coast | San Diego News

The Trump administration is aggressively pushing to expand fossil fuel projects in California, targeting the state’s coastal management program with a federal review that environmentalists fear could strip it of its power to oversee federal coastal projects. Amid this, federal officials are helping restart a Texas oil pipeline notorious for a 2015 spill that devastated beaches and wildlife, while also eyeing fracking on an offshore platform off Ventura County — a move the Coastal Commission opposes. This push reflects a broader federal strategy to boost fossil fuels, even as California leads in solar and wind energy and has sued over federal efforts to curb renewables. The review, led by NOAA, follows the commission’s rejection of a rocket launch expansion at Vandenberg Air Force Base, which officials labeled “obstructionist.” Historically, no coastal state has lost its authority over federal projects — making this a pivotal moment in the battle between environmental protection and fossil fuel expansion. 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/8e484aa4463f361e