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Biden Administration Protects 264,442 Acres of Ruby Mountains in Nevada from Oil, Gas, Geothermal Development for 20 Years
Dec 30, 2024, 04:31 PM
The Biden administration has initiated a process to protect the Ruby Mountains in northeast Nevada from oil, gas, and geothermal development for a period of 20 years. The U.S. Interior Department approved an application from the U.S. Forest Service to withdraw 264,442 acres of federal land from such developments. This move is part of a broader effort to conserve natural resources and protect the environment in the region.
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