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Biden administration approves 3 offshore drilling leases

The Biden administration is planning three new oil and gas sales in federal water over the next five years. The drilling sites are all located in the Gulf of Mexico and scheduled for 2025, 2027 and 2029. The plan also allows officials to offer more U.S. waters for clean wind energy. The controversial move will likely prompt legal challenges.
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