Biden Administration Moves to End New Coal Leasing in Major Mining Region
Proposal aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, faces strong opposition from Republicans and mining groups
- The Bureau of Land Management plans to halt new coal leases in the Powder River Basin, affecting millions of federal acres in Wyoming and Montana.
- Existing coal leases will continue, with mining expected to persist through 2040 in Wyoming and 2060 in Montana.
- The proposal follows a 2022 court ruling that required better consideration of climate and public health impacts.
- Republican lawmakers argue the move will harm local economies and energy security.
- Environmentalists hail the decision as a crucial step towards addressing climate change.
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