Trump administration proposes expanding offshore oil and gas drilling in Alaska, the Gulf of Mexico, and California

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The Trump administration plans to open vast US coastal waters to oil and gas drilling, potentially significantly increasing fossil fuel extraction. The proposal includes 34 lease sales covering 1.27 billion acres, encompassing areas off Alaska, the Gulf of Mexico, and California, aiming to boost domestic energy production. This move faces strong opposition from California and concerns from other coastal states, recalling past environmental damage from oil spills.


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