Biden Promised to Stop Oil Drilling on Public Lands. Is His Failure to Do So a Betrayal or a Smart Political Move?

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By Katelyn WeisbrodDec 6, 2021, 5:00 am270 pts
Environmental groups say they are disappointed, but some argue Biden’s turnaround will preserve political capital for actions with more climate impact. By Marianne Lavelle As a candidate, President Joe Biden never embraced the strict curbs on fossil fuel development that progressives sought, like a ban on…

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