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The Trump administration is planning to permit new oil and gas drilling off the California coast for the first time in nearly four decades, sparking opposition from Governor Gavin Newsom and environmental advocates. The proposal may be announced soon and includes leasing in the Gulf of Mexico, setting up a political clash over environmental policies.
The Trump administration finalized plans to open Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge's coastal plain to oil and gas drilling, sparking controversy among Indigenous groups, environmentalists, and local communities, while also completing a land exchange deal for a road connecting King Cove to Cold Bay.
The Trump administration has approved expanded oil and gas drilling in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, reversing previous protections and sparking criticism from environmental groups and indigenous communities due to potential ecological and cultural harm.
The Trump administration finalized plans to open Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas drilling, sparking controversy among indigenous communities and environmentalists, with some supporting economic development and others opposing due to environmental and cultural concerns.
Brazil's Petrobras has received approval to drill for oil near the Amazon River's mouth, sparking controversy as environmentalists criticize the move for threatening biodiversity and climate goals, especially with the upcoming Cop30 climate talks in Brazil.
Gavin Newsom is working to address California's high energy prices and political vulnerabilities by supporting increased oil drilling and proposing legislative measures to reduce utility costs and wildfire risks, aiming to rebrand his party and bolster his presidential prospects.
Top Trump officials visited Alaska's Prudhoe Bay to promote expanding oil and gas drilling, including plans to double oil flow through the trans-Alaska pipeline and develop a major natural gas project, amidst criticism from environmentalists and support from local Alaska Native leaders and state officials.
Following Donald Trump's election victory, the Biden administration moved to limit oil drilling in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge by planning a 400,000-acre lease sale, the smallest legally possible. This decision aims to protect Biden's environmental achievements, despite mixed reactions. While environmental groups praised the move, some Alaska Native communities expressed concerns over economic impacts.
The Biden administration has announced plans to limit future oil and gas drilling across more than 13 million acres of the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska, as well as block a controversial road crucial to operating a planned copper and zinc mine in northern Alaska. These decisions are aimed at protecting sensitive ecosystems, wildlife, and Indigenous communities, and have drawn both support and opposition from various stakeholders, including fossil fuel companies, Alaskan lawmakers, and Alaska Natives.
Guyana President Mohamed Irfaan Ali pushed back against a BBC reporter's criticism of the country's oil drilling, highlighting the nation's efforts to preserve its vast forest and biodiversity. Ali emphasized that Guyana has maintained a forest the size of England and Scotland combined, storing 19.5 gigatons of carbon, and criticized the hypocrisy of the developed world in lecturing his country while failing to pay for the environmental benefits it provides. He asserted that despite oil and gas exploration, Guyana will remain net zero and challenged the reporter on whether he was influenced by those who have historically damaged the environment.
Exxon Mobil plans to conduct exploratory drilling off the coast of Guyana, reassuring that it will be "well south" of the disputed territory claimed by Venezuela. The company's executive emphasized that the proposed drilling locations are at least 100 kilometers away from Venezuela's claimed territory and are within Guyana's licensed exploration area. This comes amid reports of a Venezuelan military buildup near the disputed region, raising concerns about potential conflict. Exxon and its partner, Hess Corp., saw a decline in stock performance following these developments.
Venezuela has threatened a "forceful response" if US oil company ExxonMobil proceeds with oil drilling in disputed waters controlled by Guyana, which Venezuela claims sovereignty over. The region, comprising two-thirds of Guyanese territory, has gained significance due to the discovery of offshore oil and gas. Tensions have escalated, with Venezuela mobilizing troops and the UK sending a warship to the area, but recent talks between the countries' leaders have aimed to avoid resorting to force. The border dispute is currently before the International Criminal Court in The Hague.
Venezuela has ordered the commencement of oil drilling in a territory that is currently under the control of Guyana, escalating the ongoing territorial dispute between the two South American nations.
A federal court, presided over by Judge Sharon Gleason, an Obama-appointed judge, has dismissed a lawsuit filed by environmental advocacy groups challenging the approval of the Willow oil drilling project in Alaska. The ruling clears the way for ConocoPhillips to proceed with the construction of the project, which is expected to produce 576 million barrels of crude oil over its 30-year lifespan. While environmentalists and Democratic lawmakers have criticized the project as a "carbon bomb" that would accelerate global warming, the court ruled that the federal government had properly conducted its environmental analysis. The decision is likely to be appealed by the coalition of plaintiffs.
Donald Trump's trial in Georgia could last up to four months, with prosecutors accusing him and 18 others of conspiring to overturn the 2020 election. Mexico's Supreme Court has decriminalized abortion in federal health facilities, granting over 70% of women in Mexico access to legal abortion. President Biden has blocked oil drilling in a significant portion of Alaska's wildlands, canceling leases for oil exploration in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Texas has been ordered to move a floating border barrier in the Rio Grande due to public safety concerns, but the state plans to appeal. Masks are returning to some American classrooms, and the NFL regular season begins tonight in Kansas City.