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President Biden bans offshore oil and gas drilling for many U.S. waters


Published on 2025-01-07 23:20:39 - MSN
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  • By Bobby Bascomb With just two weeks remaining as president, Joe Biden invoked the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to ban new offshore oil and gas drilling for the entire U.S. East Coast, West Coast,

President Joe Biden has announced a significant expansion of offshore areas where oil and gas drilling will be prohibited, aiming to protect marine environments and combat climate change. This decision includes a ban on drilling in the Arctic Ocean and imposes new restrictions in the Gulf of Mexico and off the Atlantic and Pacific coasts. The move is part of Biden's broader environmental policy to transition the U.S. towards renewable energy sources, reducing reliance on fossil fuels. Critics argue that this could lead to increased dependence on foreign oil, potentially affecting energy prices and national security. However, supporters applaud the initiative for its environmental benefits, emphasizing the protection of marine life and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

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