In July 2022 the Biden administration issued a draft plan to expand oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico and Alaska. The proposal from the Department of the Interior recommends holding up to 10 lease sales in the Gulf over the next five years, as well as one sale in the Cook Inlet off the coast of south-central Alaska. Under the 1953 Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, the federal government must plan for offshore oil and gas leasing on a five-year basis. The previous plan was finalized under President Barack Obama in 2016, went into effect in 2017, and expired in 2022. Opponents inclu…
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@5JBLHDWLibertarian2yrs2Y
Yes, but we should also provide more incentives for alternative energy production.
@8DN928S5yrs5Y
@9K6YY4Z1yr1Y
No, but when a current oil rig either shuts down or runs out of min-able oil allow a relocation/ new rig.
@9HWXNDPConstitution1yr1Y
There needs to be a balance that doesn’t hurt the economy and average joe as badly as mandating a switch all at once.
@5JBLHDWLibertarian 2yrs2Y
Yes, but with very strict environmental regulations and oversight.
@95Z8XJ43yrs3Y
look for better sources of energy
@92NY85X3yrs3Y
No, end all offshore oil drilling, and nationalize the energy sector.
@8Y5LYCP3yrs3Y
Yes, but only as a stop gap as we switch to nuclear and more electric as a result.
@8R9B94B4yrs4Y
Yes, but also encourage innovation in nuclear technology and the building of new reactors to reduce reliance on oil.
@8QM84LX4yrs4Y
@8P3K3BBRepublican5yrs5Y
I am fine with what it is right now
@8NR5DGD5yrs5Y
God gave us the Earth to use to its fullest, but also made us its stewards, and that means we should take care of it. I believe we should maintain our current oil drills, but also look toward renewable energy sources as a future means of power.
@8L4LP735yrs5Y
you can expand if you want but if a country says no then no but if yes go for it
@5JBLHDWLibertarian5yrs5Y
Yes, with sufficient safety measures and adequate bonding.
@5JBLHDWLibertarian2yrs2Y
Regardless, we should provide more incentives for alternative energy production.
@98GG9GX2yrs2Y
No, nationalize the energy sector and shift our reliance to nuclear and fission energy
@8GJ8Q2N5yrs5Y
Not enough information to make an informed decision
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