In the latest chapter of their campaign, a coalition of environmental activists has targeted the Los Angeles Dodgers.
These groups are now demanding that Dodgers owner Mark Walter sever ties with Phillips 66, the company behind the 76 gasoline station chain. This chain, once known as Union 76, has been a part of Dodger Stadium’s identity since it opened, its iconic orange-and-blue logo prominently displayed above both scoreboards. Yet, in the eyes of these radical activists, even this long-standing history and partnership must be severed.
Among the signatories of the letter urging Walter to drop Phillips 66 are notable names like the Center for Biological Diversity, former Culver City Mayor Meghan Sahli-Wells, science historian Naomi Oreskes, public radio broadcaster Warren Olney, and actor Mike Farrell of "MASH" fame.
Their demands reveal a broader issue within the environmental movement: a refusal to acknowledge oil's essential role in modern society.
The push to eliminate oil overlooks the reality that oil is integral to much more than fuel. It is the lifeblood of countless industries, including healthcare, technology, renewable energy, and even sports and entertainment.
More than 6,000 products are derived from petroleum. These include critical medical supplies like heart valves and artificial limbs and everyday essentials like cell phones and clothing. Even the electric cars and wind turbines championed by these environmentalists rely heavily on petroleum-based components.
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