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Biden moves to bar oil, gas and geothermal development in Nevada mountain range for 20 years

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  President Joe Biden's administration said Monday it is taking steps to bar oil, gas and geothermal development for 20 years in northeastern Nevada's Ruby Mountains. The administration said it has submitted an application to withdraw about 264,

President Joe Biden has initiated a 20-year ban on oil, gas, and geothermal development across 225,504 acres in Nevada's Black Rock Desert-High Rock Canyon Emigrant Trails National Conservation Area. This decision, aimed at protecting the region's cultural, ecological, and scenic values, was announced by the Department of the Interior. The area, known for its historical significance including the paths of the California Trail and the Pony Express, will see the withdrawal of these lands from new mining claims as well, although existing mining operations and oil and gas leases will not be affected. This move supports Biden's broader environmental goals to combat climate change and preserve natural landscapes, reflecting a commitment to conservation over resource extraction in sensitive areas.

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