In a series of decisive actions, the Biden Administration is set to impose significant restrictions on oil and gas drilling in both offshore areas and specific regions within Nevada. Key initiatives include a proposed permanent ban on new oil drilling across vast stretches of the US Atlantic and Pacific waters, as well as a 20-year moratorium on oil, gas, and geothermal leases in Nevada’s Ruby Mountains. These moves aim to safeguard the environment and counter potential energy developments before the anticipated return of Trump. Environmental groups, hunters, and anglers have applauded the efforts, while critics, including former Trump officials, have condemned the decision as a detrimental strategy that could limit future energy exploration.