Collusion with Russia. Trade wars. Stormy Daniels. Let’s be honest, these stories sound much sexier than offshore oil drilling. And therein lies the problem.
With all the distractions and scandals coming out of the White House, vital issues are being overshadowed. While our heads are turned one way, the Trump administration is implementing policy that will have dire consequences for the environment: Offshore oil drilling is a perfect example.
On January 4 of this year, the Trump administration proposed to open for exploration the largest expanse of the nation’s offshore oil and natural gas reserves, including waters off the coast of California, ever offered to global energy companies. This proposal, now undergoing an accelerated and limited public review process, would allow the first new federal lease sales off California since 1984.