
The implications of Biden’s new oil and gas drilling leases
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Why climate activists, oil industry are both unhappy with Biden’s new drilling leases
Facing rising prices, the Biden administration is forging ahead with a plan to sell new leases for oil and gas drilling on a small portion of federal land. Some climate activists say President Biden is breaking his campaign promise to end the nation’s dependence on fossil fuels, and that it might not do much to lower the cost of gas. Stephanie Sy talks with Coral Davenport of The New York Times.
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The implications of Biden’s new oil and gas drilling leases
Clip: 4/18/2022 | 5m 35sVideo has Closed Captions
Facing rising prices, the Biden administration is forging ahead with a plan to sell new leases for oil and gas drilling on a small portion of federal land. Some climate activists say President Biden is breaking his campaign promise to end the nation’s dependence on fossil fuels, and that it might not do much to lower the cost of gas. Stephanie Sy talks with Coral Davenport of The New York Times.
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