President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to overturn the decision to impose a widespread ban on offshore oil and gas drilling once he assumes office on January 20.
President Joe Biden announced his decision, which includes a ban on drilling in most U.S. coastal waters, on January 6.
Biden argues that the benefits of offshore drilling for oil and gas do not outweigh the environmental, health, and economic risks, especially as the nation progresses towards clean energy.
On January 6, President Biden revealed a new extensive ban on drilling for gas and oil in federal waters, covering approximately 253 million acres. This decision affects most U.S. coastal waters.
