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Biden poised to freeze oil and coal leasing on federal land
US President-elect Joe Biden (Credit: Flickr)

President Joe Biden is poised to suspend the sale of oil and gas leases on federal land, which accounts for about 10% of US supplies, according to four people familiar with the matter.

The moratorium, which would also freeze coal leasing, is set to be unveiled along with a raft of other climate policies next week, according to the people, who asked for anonymity to discuss plans not yet public.

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US President-elect Joe Biden (Credit: Flickr)

President Joe Biden is poised to suspend the sale of oil and gas leases on federal land, which accounts for about 10% of US supplies, according to four people familiar with the matter.

The moratorium, which would also freeze coal leasing, is set to be unveiled along with a raft of other climate policies next week, according to the people, who asked for anonymity to discuss plans not yet public.

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