- Biden Promised to Stop Oil Drilling on Public Lands. Is His Failure to Do So a Betrayal or a Smart Political Move? | Environmental groups say they are disappointed, but some argue Biden’s turnaround will preserve political capital for actions with more climate impact. https://insideclimatenews.org/news/06122021/biden-promised-to-stop-oil-drilling-on-public-lands-is-his-failure-to-do-so-a-betrayal-or-a-smart-political-move/ 10 comments climate