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An idle well fee program is masking vast cleanup costs while harming residents and the climate.

Improperly abandoned wells can leak methane and potentially leak harmful chemicals into groundwater. State regulators will begin by closing more than 370 wells.

Improperly abandoned wells can leak methane and potentially leak harmful chemicals into groundwater. State regulators will begin by closing more than 370 wells.

CalGEM officials announced that as of Tuesday, 38 wells previously found to have methane leaks or high-pressure build-up near several Bakersfield neighborhoods have now been repaired.

The findings have put a spotlight on the legacy of fossil fuel production in the county, and, in the face of climate change-linked disasters like drought, heat waves and wildfires, is spurring groups to push for regulators to curb methane pollution at the source.

Residents of Bakersfield are concerned for their health and safety after a state agency found that six idle oil wells near homes were leaking methane in the past several days.

Some Bakersfield residents are concerned about potential explosions after a state agency found that six idle oil wells near homes were leaking methane in

Some Bakersfield residents are concerned about potential explosions after a state agency found that six idle oil wells near homes were leaking methane in the past several days.

Three of the four wells had methane concentrations of 50,000 ppm in the air surrounding them.

Three of the four wells had methane concentrations of 50,000 ppm in the air surrounding them.