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Repealing Arctic Refuge oil program makes fiscal sense
The fight over drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge has been raging for decades, and during that time, Republicans have attempted to use budget reconciliation five times to open the Arctic Refuge to oil drilling, finally succeeding through the 2017 Tax Act.
Read MoreIPCC Report: The climate crisis is here, and humans are a major reason why
On August 6, 2021, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released its Sixth Assessment Report, the sixth such report issued since 1988.
Read MoreFighting for what’s sacred in the Arctic Refuge
“Caribou is our way of life, just like the buffalo is to the Plains Indians. It’s our song, it’s our dance, it’s our story.” — Neets’aii Gwich’in leader Sarah James.
Read MoreThe importance of land acknowledgments
A land acknowledgment is a formal way to recognize the Indigenous peoples who have come before you, and who were removed — often violently — from their land due to colonization.
Read MoreBirds of the Tongass
Our feathered friends need a wild, ecologically healthy Tongass. (This post originally appeared on the Environment America blog.)
Read MoreIt’s Congress’ turn to stop Arctic Refuge oil drilling
The time is now for Congress to repeal the 2017 Arctic Refuge oil leasing mandate and open the door once again to permanent protection.
Read MoreOperation ROAM heads to the Arctic Refuge
This July, Alaska Wilderness League, Love is King and Operation Roam are launching our inaugural expedition. The destination: the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
Read MoreTips for taking the road less traveled: Alaska edition
When thinking about potential road trips, many of us confine our imaginations to the lower 48 states. But if you’re looking for backwoods travel opportunities, you’ll hit the mother lode if you head north to Alaska.
Read MoreCreate jobs and solve climate change through nature-based infrastructure
President Joe Biden’s American Jobs Plan outlines a strategy for economic recovery that pairs good jobs with a commitment to bold climate action.
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