California AG Launched Investigation into Industries Responsible for Plastics Crisis

California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced that his office is launching an investigation into the fossil fuel and petrochemical industries for the role they have played in increasing plastic pollution. The investigation will consider whether the companies violated any state laws.

• Documents: CA Press Release
• Document Type: Press Releases/Statements
• States: California
• Issues: Clean Air & Climate Climate Consumer Protection Environmental Justice Fossil Fuels Greenhouse Gas Emissions Natural Resources Oil and Gas Plastics & Petrochemicals Public Health Public Lands & Wildlife Water Water Pollution Wildlife
• Era: Non-Federal
• Action Type: Other