John — Under the former president and his administration, Big Energy had the run of public lands and waters for drilling and exploration. Now that’s changed.
John — Under the former president and his administration, Big Energy had the run of public lands and waters for drilling and exploration. Now that’s changed.
FIRST: The Biden Administration took the bold step of implementing a pause on oil and gas leasing on public lands and in public waters.
THEN: A federal court decision to blocked the pause, clearing the way for drilling rights to be auctioned away again.
BUT NOW: Joe Biden is appealing the court decision, fighting to maintain the pause on oil and gas leasing in public lands and waters.
John — The new administration is stepping up to protect our environment and combat the effects of climate change.
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As the Interior Department appeals the federal court decision, it is also implementing new policies to ensure its current leasing program and royalty rates “adequately incorporate consideration of climate impacts.”
It’s a huge step forward. But with Congress and the Biden Administration working together to combat climate change, we’re making progress.
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