A new federal environmental review by the Bureau of Land Management could pave the way for oil and gas leasing to resume on federal lands in Kern County, helping support local energy production, jobs, and the region’s long-standing oil industry. The review is intended to address prior legal concerns and move future leasing opportunities forward. While the effort is being welcomed by many tied to the local energy economy, some environmental groups continue to oppose expanded drilling over climate and pollution concerns.

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