Market
Which state's coastal waters will be included in Biden's offshore oil ban by January 20, 2025?
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Resolution / Starting Odds
California • 25%
Florida • 25%
Alaska • 25%
Other • 25%
Official decree or announcement from the White House or relevant federal agency
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Biden Prepares Decree to Permanently Ban Offshore Oil Development in Sensitive Marine Areas Before Trump Takes Office
Jan 2, 2025, 04:52 PM
President Joe Biden is preparing to issue a decree that will permanently ban new offshore oil and gas development in certain U.S. coastal waters. This move aims to establish difficult-to-revoke protections for sensitive marine areas before former President Donald Trump takes office. The decision comes as Biden seeks to halt additional offshore drilling, reflecting his administration's commitment to environmental protections during the final weeks of his presidency.
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California • 25%
Florida • 25%
Alaska • 25%
Other • 25%
Yes • 50%
No • 50%
Oppose the ban • 25%
Neutral stance • 25%
Support the ban • 25%
No official response • 25%
No significant impact • 25%
Negative impact • 25%
Significant positive impact • 25%
Moderate positive impact • 25%
No • 50%
Yes • 50%
No • 50%
Yes • 50%
Alaska's Northern Bering Sea • 25%
Atlantic Coast • 25%
Pacific Coast • 25%
Eastern Gulf of Mexico • 25%
Ban remains in effect • 25%
Ban modified but in effect • 25%
Ban partially overturned • 25%
Ban fully overturned • 25%
No • 50%
Yes • 50%
