California: In a bid to support the emergency response to the massive oil spill off the coast of Huntington Beach, California Governor Gavin Newsom on Tuesday proclaimed a state of emergency in Southern California's Orange County. "The state is moving to reduce red tape and mobilize all available resources to protect public health and the environment, according to reports.

According to the Governor's proclamation, thousands of barrels of crude oil were released from a pipeline into the Pacific Ocean approx 8 km off the coast of Huntington Beach in Orange County in federal waters. The US Coast Guard initiated an emergency response effort to locate, confine and attempt to remove the oil from the water.

"As California continues to lead the nation in phasing out fossil fuels and combating the climate crisis, this incident serves as a reminder of the enormous cost fossil fuels have on our communities and the environment," California Governor noted. Newsom further  noted that he has directed state agencies to undertake an immediate and aggressive action to clean up and mitigate the effects of the oil spill. The oil release has impacted and continues to threaten the environment and marine life in the area.

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