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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...

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