Biden administration will limit drilling in Arctic refuge

Hours after Trump win, Biden moves to limit oil drilling in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
The auction is slated for the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge’s coastal plain, which provides critical habitat for polar bears and other wildlife.
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The goal is limiting the footprint where seismic exploration could take place and avoiding polar bear dens and caribou calving areas, the Interior Department said
Biden-Harris Hobbles Oil Drilling in a Forthcoming Lease Sale in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Required under Federal Law
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Biden administration plans new limits on oil leasing in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
Oil companies could buy oil leases in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, but with new restrictions, under a plan released Wednesday. At least 400,000 acres in the refuge’s coastal plain would be available for oil and gas leasing,
Biden Administration Plans Minimal Alaska Oil Lease Sale
The Biden Administration will offer the smallest allowable acreage for oil leasing in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, prioritizing wildlife protection.
Hours after Trump’s election, Biden moved to limit oil drilling in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
Hours after former President Donald Trump was declared the winner of the 2024 election, the Biden administration moved Wednesday to limit oil drilling in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
Biden administration will limit drilling in Arctic refuge as it secures president’s legacy
It’s one of the many ways the Biden administration is working to protect Biden’s biggest accomplishments, including his vast portfolio of actions on climate change and the environment.
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