Biden denies reports that Alaska oil drilling project has been approved

President Joe Biden has denied reports that he approved an oil drilling project in Alaska.

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The reports claimed that the Bureau of Land Management had given the green light to the Willow Project.

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The project is a proposed oil and gas drilling operation in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska.

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Environmental groups have opposed the project, citing potential harm to wildlife and the climate.

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The Trump administration had pushed for the project to go ahead before leaving office.

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Biden has prioritized the fight against climate change and promised to protect public lands.

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The White House said that no decision had been made on the Willow Project.

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The administration has put a hold on all new oil and gas leases on federal lands and waters.

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Biden has also pledged to transition the country to 100% clean energy by 2050.

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