Biden has given reasons for approving the Willow oil drilling project, but they are fallacious.

Allegedly the attempt to reject the project entirely is likely to be overturned by courts. What if that is true? What would be the right thing to do?

We are dealing with a threat to kill most human beings and wipe out most living species -- in effect, the biggest war in all history. So let's look at it like a battle against the planet-roasters.

When your army holds a position that it cannot continue to hold indefinitely, should you pull those troops back promptly, or hold the position as long as possible? It depends on what you can gain by holding it and what you might lose.

In this case, there is nothing to lose by fighting in court except the cost of paying some lawyers. Therefore, Biden's duty is to hold that position for as long as possible. Delaying the drilling is good in itself, and the fight to delay it will inspire climate defenders and help win the next election.

The delay also creates an opportunity for the situation to change. In 2025 it may be possible to pass a law — perhaps a carbon tax — that would make Chevron abandon the project.