Outgoing President Joe Biden moved to permanently ban offshore oil and gas drilling across more than 625 million acres of U.S. coastal territory, citing irreversible environmental risks.
Biden emphasized that drilling could cause irreversible damage to coastal regions and is unnecessary for the nation's energy needs, reflecting the views of coastal communities.
Invoking the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill, Biden argued that future drilling is not worth the risks, reinforcing public support for protecting coastlines.
As the climate crisis escalates, Biden stated the urgency of safeguarding coasts is vital for the future of coming generations while transitioning to clean energy.
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