**Biden Vows to Halt New Oil and Gas Leases on Federal Lands**.
President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed an executive order pausing new oil and gas leasing on federal lands and waters, fulfilling a campaign promise to address climate change..
The order, which takes effect immediately, suspends all new oil and gas leasing activities on more than 265 million acres of onshore federal lands and 9 million acres of offshore federal waters. The move is part of a broader strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and transition to a clean energy economy..
**Climate Crisis and Environmental Justice**.
In a statement, Biden said the order is necessary to address the .
