Introduction: Welcome back to the channel! In today’s video, we’re taking you on an insightful field trip organized by the Geological Society of America (GSA) Connects meeting, right into the heart of the Los Angeles Basin. This unique field trip highlights environmental justice issues impacting two urban neighbourhoods, with a special focus on the oil wells in Echo Park. 🌎💧
What You’ll See: The field trip dives deep into the challenges faced by communities living near these urban oil wells and the environmental and health risks that come with them. Echo Park is not just known for its iconic lake, but also for the hidden wells that have been part of the city’s oil history for over a century. The local residents—many of whom belong to lower-income and historically marginalized groups—have long voiced concerns over pollution, noise, and public health issues linked to these wells.
