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Flawed federal assessment for Gulf oil drilling is thrown out by court

Flawed federal assessment for Gulf oil drilling is thrown out by court

A U.S. District Court has rejected a flawed federal environmental assessment that underestimated the risks of offshore drilling to endangered marine species in the Gulf of Mexico.

Aman Azhar reports for Inside Climate News.

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US oil production reaches new highs amid political tensions

US oil production reaches new highs amid political tensions

U.S. oil production hit a record high of 13.4 million barrels per day last week, contradicting claims that the Biden administration's policies have harmed the energy sector.

Ben Lefebvre reports for POLITICO.

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Oil drilling project near Aurora homes faces critical decision

Oil drilling project near Aurora homes faces critical decision

The Colorado Energy and Carbon Management Commission is deliberating a plan for significant oil drilling near Aurora, challenging new state regulations aimed at balancing development and safety.

Chase Woodruff reports for Colorado Newsline.

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Biden administration considers new oil drilling limits in Alaska

Biden administration considers new oil drilling limits in Alaska

The Biden administration is evaluating further restrictions on oil drilling in Alaska's National Petroleum Reserve, potentially designating more areas off-limits to development.

Heather Richards reports for E&E News.

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Tribal plan aims to phase out Everglades oil drilling
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Tribal plan aims to phase out Everglades oil drilling

The Miccosukee Tribe has put forth a plan to halt oil drilling in the Everglades' Big Cypress National Preserve, which they hold sacred.

Amy Green reports for Inside Climate News.

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Trump and Haley say they would drill more oil. Is that possible?

They allege Biden has hamstrung domestic production, even though both U.S. crude and natural gas production reached all-time records last year.

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The U.S. is pumping oil faster than ever. Republicans don't care

GOP presidential candidates are blaming pump prices on President Joe Biden’s clean energy policies, even though the U.S. is churning out record amounts of oil.
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