Stand Together Against Neighborhood Drilling (STAND-L.A.) is an environmental justice coalition of community groups that seeks to end neighborhood drilling in Los Angeles, California. The coalition hopes to establish a human health buffer around existing oil wells in Los Angeles to protect the health and safety of Angelenos affected by urban oil extraction.

Background

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STAND-L.A. was founded in 2013 but came together officially in 2014[clarification needed] under the name STAND-L.A.[1] It organizes around several urban oil sites, including the Inglewood Oil Field, Wilmington Oil Field, and Porter Ranch.[2] These oil extraction sites operate in the neighborhoods of coalition members.

STAND-L.A.’s founding members include:

References

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  1. ^ "About STAND LA".
  2. ^ "Urban Oil Drilling in Los Angeles - S T A N D - L A". www.stand.la. Archived from the original on 2016-02-01.
  3. ^ CBE Communities for a Better Environment
  4. ^ Esperanza Community Housing Corporation
  5. ^ Holman United Methodist Church
  6. ^ Liberty Hill Foundation
  7. ^ Physicians for Social Responsibility
  8. ^ Redeemer Community Partnership