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Trump offshore drilling plan may be dead in the water, but there are better ways to lead on energy

Written by Scott L. Montgomery, Lecturer, Jackson School of International Studies, University of Washington

Protesters at a hearing on President Donald Trump's plan to allow offshore oil and gas drilling along most of the nation's coastline, Feb. 14, 2018 in Hamilton, N.J.AP Photo/Wayne Parry

President Trump’s effort to expand offshore oil and gas exploration has stalled, and may be dead in the water. The newest obstacle is an April ruling in...

Trump offshore drilling plan may be dead in the water, but there are better ways to lead on energy

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