Offshore drilling proposals commonly prompt legal challenges and political opposition from state governments and environmental groups.
November 19, 2025
high
political
Describes a recurring political and legal dynamic surrounding offshore drilling policy decisions.
U.S. federal law can require an environmental review for federal actions that affect sensitive wetlands, and interested parties may sue federal and state agencies alleging failure to follow that requirement.
October 22, 2025
high
legal
Environmental review requirements (for example under NEPA) apply to federal actions that could affect sensitive ecosystems such as wetlands, and lawsuits can challenge agencies for not performing these reviews.