Toxic Spills in Kern County and LA: A Wake-Up Call

Produced water from a northwest Kern County oil well leaked, totaling 1,000 barrels due to corrosion. No crude oil was involved, but the toxic water may contain carcinogens and other chemicals. Emergency crews are cleaning up, and impacts on wildlife and public health are being assessed. Meanwhile, an oil spill in East Los Angeles, caused by a construction crew hitting a pipeline, has contaminated the LA River and ocean. These incidents underscore the risks of the oil industry and our reliance on fossil fuels. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/dd5466dab43b5694