Causes publicintegrity.org Deserted oil wells haunt Los Angeles with toxic fumes and enormous cleanup costs Despite regulatory powers that in some ways are stronger than the state's, LA has been slow and inconsistent in forcing the industry to take responsibility for its leaky legacy, according to a Los Angeles Times/Public Integrity investigation.
Politics publicintegrity.org California’s multibillion-dollar problem: The toxic legacy of old oil wells Thousands of wells across the state, including near residential areas, have been left inactive for years and are in need of cleanup.
