Fueling Change: Oil Extraction in Alaska and California | Earth Focus | Season 2, Episode 1 | KCET

Earth Focus examines how the worldwide demand for oil & gas is affecting the communities that supply it. We travel to the ANWR in Arctic Slope of Alaska. This area that is home to native species is being opened for oil exploration and drilling. While the controversial plan has no shortage of opponents, there are some powerful native communities who see this step as essential to their economy. Closer to home, we visit the oil rich town of Taft, California. The oil industry is large and in charge in this historic community. However, the neighboring town of Arvin is actively lobbying to pass regulations around the oil & gas industry, because residents claim, it’s harmful to their health. We’ll meet the Mayors of both towns who share vastly different opinions on the most sustainable path to the future.

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