- Joe Biden’s administration proposes up to 10 oil and gas lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico.
- That would go against the Democrat’s climate promises but scale back a Trump-era plan.
- The proposal brought immediate backlash from both environmentalists.
Up to 10 oil and gas lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico; and one off the coast of Alaska are proposed by President Joe Biden’s administration over the next five years; contradicting Democratic climate pledges but scaling back a Trump administration plan; that called for dozens of offshore drilling opportunities; including in undeveloped areas.
Deb Haaland, secretary of the interior, stated that less than 11 lease auctions or maybe none at all; may take place before a final decision is made. After being taken into consideration under Trump; new drilling off the Atlantic and Pacific coasts would be prohibited.
We’ve been very clear about our commitment to moving toward a sustainable energy economy; President Biden and I. According to Haaland, whose organisation is in charge of regulating drilling on federal lands and waterways; “today we put forward an opportunity for the American people to; provide feedback on the future of offshore oil and gas leasing.”
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The proposal immediately drew criticism from oil industry officials and allies; who claimed it would do little to reduce high energy prices; as well as from environmentalists who accused Biden of compromising; the fight against climate change. On Friday, gas prices were $4.84 on average per gallon; making it difficult for commuters and a political burden; for Biden’s fellow Democrats as we approach the November elections. As a result, the White House is looking for answers. Last week, Biden called for the suspension of the federal 18.4 cent per gallon gas tax.
Due to worries about the climate; the Interior Department had postponed lease sales as of late January. However, a Louisiana U.S. district judge ordered the Interior Department; to resume them.
When it postponed the final scheduled lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico and Alaska; during the previous offshore leasing cycle; the Biden administration justified the action by citing conflicting court decisions over that choice.
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