Biden Imposes Ban on Offshore Drilling Along America's Coastlines
President Biden takes a significant step towards environmental protection by banning offshore drilling across a vast area of the U.S. coastline.
In a bold move just weeks ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration, President Joe Biden has declared a ban on all offshore oil and gas drilling along a substantial portion of America’s coastlines. This decisive action spans the entire Atlantic coast, the eastern Gulf of Mexico, and the Pacific coast regions of California, Oregon, and Washington, as well as parts of the Bering Sea adjacent to Alaska. The announcement reflects ongoing concerns from coastal communities and stakeholders about the potentially catastrophic environmental impacts of drilling activities and aligns with Biden's climate policy initiatives as his term winds down. Biden emphasized the importance of safeguarding cherished ecosystems, stating, "Drilling off these coasts could cause irreversible damage... It is not worth the risks." This ban represents the latest layer in a series of environmental policies adopted by the Biden administration amid Donald Trump’s anticipated return to the presidency. As this story develops, updates will be provided to keep the public informed. Stay connected through the BBC News App or follow @BBCBreaking for real-time alerts.
President Biden takes a significant step towards environmental protection by banning offshore drilling across a vast area of the U.S. coastline.
In a bold move just weeks ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration, President Joe Biden has declared a ban on all offshore oil and gas drilling along a substantial portion of America’s coastlines. This decisive action spans the entire Atlantic coast, the eastern Gulf of Mexico, and the Pacific coast regions of California, Oregon, and Washington, as well as parts of the Bering Sea adjacent to Alaska. The announcement reflects ongoing concerns from coastal communities and stakeholders about the potentially catastrophic environmental impacts of drilling activities and aligns with Biden's climate policy initiatives as his term winds down. Biden emphasized the importance of safeguarding cherished ecosystems, stating, "Drilling off these coasts could cause irreversible damage... It is not worth the risks." This ban represents the latest layer in a series of environmental policies adopted by the Biden administration amid Donald Trump’s anticipated return to the presidency. As this story develops, updates will be provided to keep the public informed. Stay connected through the BBC News App or follow @BBCBreaking for real-time alerts.
