California environmental groups and liberal lawmakers are pursuing legislation that would force big oil companies to pay for their climate impact, including larger fires and hotter summers. KQED’s Ezra David Romero spoke with a group of organizers who say the state should look to the City of Richmond for a lesson on taking on big oil.

<p>California environmental groups and liberal lawmakers are pursuing legislation that would force big oil companies to pay for their climate impact, including larger fires and hotter summers. KQED&rsquo;s Ezra David Romero spoke with a group of organizers who say the state should look to the City of Richmond for a lesson on taking on big oil.</p>

KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.

<p>KQED serves the people of Northern California with a community-supported alternative to commercial media. We provide citizens with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions; convene community dialogue; bring the arts to everyone; and engage audiences to share their stories.</p>