A group of 100 scientists sent a letter to Governor Gavin Newsom, urging immediate action to shut down the Aliso Canyon gas storage facility, citing health concerns following a massive methane leak in 2015. They pointed out that the leak, which resulted in the evacuation of 32,000 residents, significantly affected pregnant women, correlating the disaster to higher instances of premature births and low-weight newborns in affected communities, emphasizing the urgent need for action to prevent future health crises.
Despite promises made by former Governor Brown and endorsements from current Governor Newsom to close the facility by 2027, Aliso Canyon has remained operational as PUC commissioners prepare to vote on its future. This delay raises concern among community members and environmentalists, who fear for the ongoing health risks posed by the facility's operation, especially in light of the disastrous methane leak that occurred nearly nine years ago, which is noted as the largest in U.S. history.
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