This week, we’d like to introduce you to the woman who wrote our cover story, Victoria Riskin. She’s a dedicated activist who worked on everything from writing and producing television shows and film to launching her own magazine, Bluedot Living, which we work with to bring you the Santa Barbara Green Guide.
You wrote our cover story this week and interviewed Linda Krop. Why is this story so important right now?
The prospect of Sable Offshore Oil restarting drilling in the Santa Barbara Channel is the most important environmental story in a decade regarding Santa Barbara, the region, and maybe even the State of California. Pumping oil out of the ocean to transport it 150 miles through a corroded pipeline would have disastrous effects on marine life, coastline, the air we breathe, and our economy if there is another spill, which is highly likely. Linda Krop is at the forefront of the legal battle to stop ExxonMobil and Sable, and her smart, spirited style makes her a good subject to profile.