Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Did you know Los Angeles sits atop the largest urban oil field in the world? In South L.A., hundreds of oil wells operate near homes and schools, raising serious environmental and health concerns. Backed by growing scientific research, South L.A. residents have spent years pushing back against neighborhood oil drilling. This episode highlights one hard-won victory to transform a former 33-well oil site into affordable housing and a green community park, while pushing for Los Angeles’ broader oil legacy. Looking ahead, continued community activism is helping move toward legally banning oil drilling in L.A. neighborhoods and positioning the city as a model for climate resilience.

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