Politics Nov 26 Biden sets out oil and gas leasing reform, stops short of ban The Biden administration has recommended an overhaul of the nation's oil and gas leasing program to focus on areas that are most suitable for energy development and raise costs for energy companies to drill on public lands and water.
Politics Nov 24 Biden's move to tap oil reserve gains support of many environmentalists Biden and his administration insist tapping more oil from the reserve does not conflict with his climate goals — including a 50 percent cut in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.