You’ll find America’s overlooked oil towns in Bradford, PA, where the nation’s first giant oil field still produces specialized crude; Arvin and Benicia, CA, where Latino communities leverage environmental regulations against industry impacts; and Abbeville, LA, which demonstrates remarkable economic resilience through diversification strategies. These three communities illustrate distinct aspects of petroleum’s influence on local economies, environmental activism, and industrial adaptation. Their stories reveal vital insights into America’s complex energy landscape.
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5.1 How Do Smaller Oil Towns Attract Younger Skilled Workers?…