Biden to Ban Some Offshore Oil and Gas Drilling in a Way That Trump Can't Easily Undo - EcoWatch

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

43% : What has been made evident by scientists is that the production of fossil fuels must be slashed in order to avoid the most extreme impacts of climate change.
39% : Trump said when he resumes the presidency on January 20 he would "unban" oil and gas drilling in the area "immediately," though it is not clear if he will have the ability to easily implement this.
32% : The ban has no expiration date and may be difficult for Trump to overturn, both politically and legally.
27% : Trump used it to ban the extraction of oil and gas off the coasts of South Carolina, Georgia and Florida.
24% : Eight presidents -- including Trump -- have previously withdrawn U.S. territory from fossil fuel drilling under the act.

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