If you've heard about a controversial oil pipeline in California, you might be wondering why it's back in the news. This lesson will explain how a federal order is challenging California's environmental efforts and reigniting a decades-old debate.
The Trump administration recently ordered the restart of a controversial oil pipeline in Santa Barbara County, California.
This decision by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) came just weeks before President Biden's inauguration, sparking immediate backlash from environmental groups and state officials.