President Biden's ban on oil and gas drilling is 'victory' for NJ, says environmentalist

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

59% : "This action is a clear slap in the face to rate and taxpayers who made their voices heard in 2024 - they want more affordable domestic energy options, period," said Michael Makarski, spokesman for Affordable Energy for New Jersey, an organization that promotes inclusion of methane and natural gas into the state's pool of energy sources.
57% : "During his first term as president, Trump issued an executive order to expand oil and gas drilling within the outer continental shelf.
48% : "Without a mixed portfolio of energy sources, costs rise for customers and feasibility fails."
42% : Pallone said Trump could urge Congress to abolish the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, which includes Biden's memorandum.
14% : Trump vows to reverse banBut some in New Jersey's business sector see the federal drilling ban as harmful to the state's commercial interests and energy consumers.
3% : Trump will have a difficult time undoing Biden's drilling ban, said Pallone, noting a move by Trump during his first presidency to undo a measure by former President Barack Obama that banned oil and gas drilling in Alaska proved unsuccessful.

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