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Biden Blocks Coastal Oil Drilling Across 625 Million Acres Using Historic Law

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Biden Blocks Coastal Oil Drilling Across 625 Million Acres Using Historic Law

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  • President Biden has enacted a historic measure blocking oil drilling in **over 625 million acres** of U.S. ocean, marking the largest area ever protected.
  • The announcement safeguards coastal regions including the **East Coast, West Coast, eastern Gulf of Mexico**, and part of the Bering Sea.
  • While the oil industry raises concerns, environmental advocates celebrate this as a significant step toward moving away from fossil fuels.
  • This action is seen as **permanent**, having no expiration date, though it may face challenges from the incoming Trump administration.
  • Previous presidents have used similar measures, but Biden's action may face scrutiny and potential reversal through legislative means.

For more details, visit the original article at NPR.

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