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Lawsuit Challenges Oil Drilling Permits in California's Kern County

Health and environmental groups are suing the Bureau of Land Management over permits for new oil and gas drilling in Central California, which hosts one of the most polluted areas in the US. The lawsuit alleges violations of federal laws and highlights the disproportionate impact on marginalized communities.