Energy & environment · 16/10/2026

Rising Approvals Of Oil Drilling Permits Underscore Governor Newsom's Expansion Of Oil Drilling Instead Of Shifting Away From Fossil Fuels As Promised, Says Consumer Watchdog

Oil well permit approvals rose 277% in the third quarter of 2026, reaching a total of 433 for the first nine months, contradicting Governor Newsom's promise to shift away from fossil fuels.