Trump administration plans to open Pacific Coast to oil drilling for first time in more than 4 decades
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- The Trump administration has announced plans to open the Pacific Coast to oil drilling, the first such move in over 40 years, which includes issuing new leases in federal waters of the Pacific Ocean.
- This development is significant as it represents a major policy shift in energy production, potentially increasing domestic oil supply while raising concerns about environmental impacts in the region.
- The decision reflects ongoing tensions between energy development and environmental protection, similar to recent actions regarding oil drilling in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, highlighting a broader debate on the balance between economic growth and ecological preservation.
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