The President of the United States, Joe Biden, has signed a historic decision to ban oil and gas extraction.
Joe Biden has permanently closed access to oil and gas drilling on millions of acres of U.S. oceans, emphasizing the priority of ecology, clean energy, and the protection of coastal communities.
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The President of the United States, Joe Biden, made a historic decision to protect the country's oceans by banning new oil and gas drilling licenses on 625 million acres of federal waters, according to the White House.
This ban covers the Atlantic and Pacific coasts, the eastern part of the Gulf of Mexico, and portions of the northern Bering Sea. The decision was made as part of policies to combat climate change and protect ecosystems from the harm caused by the oil and gas industry.
According to Biden, the environmental and economic risks of oil extraction in these regions significantly outweigh the potential benefits of development.
Thus, this decision helps prevent the threats of oil spills, protects marine flora and fauna, and preserves coastal economies dependent on clean water and fishing.
Leaders of environmental organizations, such as the Sierra Club and Earthjustice, praised this move. They noted that the drilling ban strengthens the U.S. position in the global fight against climate change.
Representatives of coastal states, including senators and congressmen, also expressed support, emphasizing the importance of protecting natural resources and sustainable development.
This decision, based on the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, has become one of the key steps of the Biden administration in strengthening its environmental legacy.
It prevents further impacts of oil extraction on vulnerable ecosystems, emphasizing the transition to renewable energy sources.
Experts note that this step is a victory for coastal communities, ecosystems, and the entire planet.
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