Biden makes an 11th-hour move to block coastal oil drilling

President Biden has issued an executive order blocking drilling for oil in more than 625 million acres of U.S. ocean. It's the largest such move in history, but is almost guaranteed to be challenged under the incoming Trump administration.

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Jan 6, 2025 - 17:00
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Biden makes an 11th-hour move to block coastal oil drilling
Three oil platforms are seen in federal waters off the southern California coast in 2021. President Biden has prohibited new oil and gas leases in more than 625 million acres of federal ocean; existing leases are not affected.

President Biden has issued an executive order blocking drilling for oil in more than 625 million acres of U.S. ocean. It's the largest such move in history, but is almost guaranteed to be challenged under the incoming Trump administration.

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