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    Can DOGGR oversee oil and protect the planet at the same time?

    As thousands of world leaders gathered for the Climate Action Summit in San Francisco last week, hundreds of environmental activists protested outside.

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    By Jonathan Bastian • Sep 21, 2018 • 1 min read

    As thousands of world leaders gathered for the Climate Action Summit in San Francisco last week, hundreds of environmental activists protested outside. They criticize Governor Jerry Brown for touting renewable energy but continuing to approve new onshore oil development permits. We take a look at the state agency responsible for issuing those permits and regulating the oil industry.

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    1. 0:00Valley Fever spreads along the Central Coast
    2. 6:22Can DOGGR oversee oil and protect the planet at the same time?You’re reading this
    3. 16:36The Santa Ynez ranch McDonald’s built
    4. 24:38Female surfers ride the wave toward equal pay
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      Jonathan Bastian

      Host, Life Examined

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    The full episode

    2 of 4
    Valley Fever is spreading, and climate change may be to blame
    1. 0:00Valley Fever spreads along the Central Coast
    2. 6:22Can DOGGR oversee oil and protect the planet at the same time?You’re reading this
    3. 16:36The Santa Ynez ranch McDonald’s built
    4. 24:38Female surfers ride the wave toward equal pay
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