The U.S. temporarily
halts coal leasing on federal lands to reassess its policy in light of global warming
Not exact matches
After years of hearing from you, the Interior Department will begin a massive overhaul of the federal
coal program, including a
halt on most new federal
coal leasing.
During that time, the Interior Department — the part of the administration responsible for the federal
leasing program — has put a
halt on new federal
coal leases, with a few exceptions.
Oregon Jeff Merkley is joining Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders in calling for a
halt to new oil, natural gas and
coal leases on federal lands and in coastal waters.