Because of the court’s decision, the sale is now sent back to the Department of the Interior for further environmental analysis.
John, we have a temporary victory.
A recent federal court decision has halted a large oil lease sale in the Gulf of Mexico. This decision has far-reaching but nuanced implications.
Because of the court’s decision, the sale is now sent back to the Department of the Interior for further environmental analysis. While this won’t stop all oil and gas drilling, it will give Biden’s Interior Department and the administration time to review and rethink its on and offshore leasing policies further.
As a candidate for president, Joe Biden promised he would ban new oil and gas drilling on public lands if elected. He promised to ban new oil and gas permits on public lands and waters. But after just one year in office, Biden has actually outpaced Trump in issuing drilling permits on public lands.
Biden has set big climate goals for our country – like cutting carbon emissions in half by 2030. But while the Biden administration is working hard to tackle climate change with the support of SEEC members, it’s crucial to move away from fossil fuels, particularly on our public lands.
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