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Judge’s order forces Interior Department to revive drilling lease sales on federal lands and waters

The oil and gas industry claims the Biden administration is dragging its feet on resuming new leases, while climate activists fear Biden might be backtracking on his promise to stop new drilling.

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Biden suspends drilling leases in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
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Biden suspends drilling leases in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

The decision blocks, for now, oil and gas drilling in one of the largest tracts of undeveloped wilderness in the United States.
Trump administration eyes speedy permit for Arctic National Wildlife Refuge seismic tests
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Trump administration eyes speedy permit for Arctic National Wildlife Refuge seismic tests

“This is unrealistically fast-tracked,” a DOI employee who has reviewed the application told POLITICO.
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