Departing Biden bans offshore oil and gas as wind awaits fate under Trump

Lame duck president wields substantial power to protect American coastlines, but actual at-sea leasing will likely shift under incoming administration

US President Joe Biden.
US President Joe Biden.Photo: White House
Published 6 January 2025, 21:19Updated 7 January 2025, 07:21
AmericasUSJoe BidenDeb Haaland