Biden bans offshore drilling across vast area of US
The ban covering most of America's coastline comes two weeks before Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony.
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Trump says he will revoke Biden offshore drilling ban on first day in office
An order by Trump attempting to reverse the ban will likely end up in court and could ultimately be struck down.CNBC - 2h -
Biden blocks new offshore drilling in vast areas
Click for the latest from The Hill {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Biden blocks new offshore drilling in vast areas President Biden has blocked new offshore ...The Hill - 23h -
Trump claims he will reverse Biden’s offshore drilling ban
President Biden bans new offshore drilling along most of the U.S. coastline as President-elect Trump plans to boost oil and gas productions during his second term. NBC News Senior White House ...NBC News - 23h -
Biden bans new offshore oil and gas drilling along most of US coastline
Action will protect 625mn acres of ocean as outgoing president seeks to bolster environmental legacyFinancial Times - 1d -
Trump rips Biden’s offshore drilling restrictions: ‘I’ll unban it immediately’
President-elect Trump blasted President Biden’s decision to block oil drilling across large swaths of the U.S.’s coastlines, saying he will “unban it.” “It’s ridiculous; I’ll unban it immediately,” ...The Hill - 1d -
Biden bans new offshore oil and gas drilling in most U.S. coastal waters
President Biden is taking executive action to protect more than 625 million acres of the American ocean from offshore drilling, the White House announced.CBS News - 1d -
Biden bans new offshore drilling along most of the U.S. coastline
The White House announced Monday that President Joe Biden would ban new offshore oil and gas drilling along most of the U.S. coastline.NBC News - 1d -
Biden bans new offshore drilling in US coastal waters weeks before Trump handover
Ban includes entire Atlantic coast, eastern Gulf of Mexico, Pacific coast off California, Oregon and Washington, and part of Bering Sea. Joe Biden has banned offshore drilling across an immense ...The Guardian - 1d -
Biden blocks some new offshore drilling ahead of Trump takeover
President Biden has blocked new offshore drilling for oil and gas in several parts of the country about two weeks before President-elect Trump takes office. Biden has announced that he’ll block ...The Hill - 1d
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