Biden to Ban Offshore Oil and Gas Development on 625 Million Acres

President Joe Biden plans to prohibit new offshore oil and gas development across 625 million acres (250 million hectares) of U.S. coastal territory, according to a Bloomberg News report on Friday. This move aligns with Biden’s climate agenda to reduce fossil fuel dependency and protect marine ecosystems.

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