Oil flows again through controversial California pipeline after Trump order - The Guardian
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Trump ordered resumption of oil flow through controversial California pipeline to boost domestic energy production.
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Pipeline reopening may lower gas prices modestly but increases risk of water contamination and coastal ecosystem damage affecting California residents' water quality and property values.
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President Trump has ordered the resumption of oil flow through a controversial California pipeline that had been halted. The pipeline, which faced environmental and regulatory opposition, represents a key element of the Trump administration's push to increase domestic energy production and reduce reliance on imports. The order reflects Trump's broader policy shift away from environmental restrictions that the previous administration had supported or maintained. The pipeline's reopening is likely to face legal challenges from environmental groups and California officials who argue it poses risks to water supplies and coastal ecosystems. The decision underscores the administration's prioritization of energy development over environmental concerns in its first months in office.
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Environmental groups and California officials are preparing legal challenges to the order.
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