The House of Representatives in the United States has passed two
new bills that permanently ban offshore oil and gas drilling off
the coasts of the Atlantic Ocean, the Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of
Mexico. This measure has been undertaken in order to tackle climate
change, wherein oil spills from drilling activities in the regions
mentioned have further threatened jobs in the marine sector. A
third bill, that aims to permanently ban drilling activities in
Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Reserve, will be voted on
today.
The Alaskan Arctic National Wildlife Reserve is renowned for its
wildlife population, encompassing of polar bears, caribous and
various other birds. The United States Government under the Trump
Administration has endorsed a policy of easing the environmental
regulations on emissions from oil and gas operations. There are
voices of concern that say such policies will only increase the
dependency the United States has on oil-producing states such
