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Trump administration plans massive expansion for Alaska oil drilling
(The Energy Mix, 11/29/19)

The future of Alaska's oil
(Offshore Technology, 11/26/19)

U.S. govt releases draft proposal for expanded Alaska oil development
(Reuters, 11/22/19)

US Agency to Consider Expanded Drilling in Alaska Reserve
(The Associated Press, 11/21/19)

Interior Department, Bureau of Land Management announce plan to gut protections in Western Arctic
League Statement (11/21/19)

BLM moves to gut protected areas in NPRA and Western Arctic
Group Statement (11/21/19)

Alaska Natives, Tlingit women to testify before Congress on Roadless Rule
(Juneau Empire, 11/12/19)

Trump’s Reckless Push to Drill in the Arctic Is Meeting Fierce Opposition
(Truthout, 11/1/19)

Rep. Huffman, Sen. Markey push for Accountability, Protecting the Arctic and American Taxpayers
Statement (11/1/19)

Greens worry Trump rule goes beyond Tongass
(E&E Greenwire, 11/1/19)

Trump's new Tongass rule doesn't mean more logging
(E&E Greenwire, 10/28/19)

The largest Alaskan wilderness under threat from Trump and Big Oil
(ABC News/Foreign Correspondent, 10/22/19)

How the Trump admin plans to fast-track Tongass logging
(E&E Greenwire, 10/22/19)

Why is the Tongass National Forest so important?
(Mother Nature Network, 10/21/19)

Trump to Lift Logging Restriction on America's Amazon
(Nature World News, 10/18/19)

Trump plans to scrap logging ban in US’ largest forest as experts warn of ‘irreparable harm’
(The Independent, 10/16/19)

Trump Administration Paves Way for Old-growth Clearcutting in Alaska’s Tongass National Forest
Group Statement (10/15/2019)

Two more legal challenges brought to EPA's Pebble Mine actions
(KTUU, 10/9/19)

New Coalition to Protect Public Lands from Trump Administration’s Industry Giveaways
Group Statement (10/2/2019)

Trump Moves to Open 1.5 Million Acres of Alaskan Refuge for Oil Drilling By End of the Year
(EcoWatch, 9/14/19)

Trump Admin Opens Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to Oil Drilling for 1st Time, Dems Fight Back
(EnviroNews, 9/14/19)

As House passes Arctic drilling ban, Interior goes the other way
(Roll Call, 9/13/19)

House Votes to Block Arctic Wildlife Refuge Drilling as Clock Ticks Toward First Oil, Gas Lease Sale
(InsideClimate News, 9/13/19)

How Trump May Bulldoze "America's Amazon"
(CNN, 9/13/19)

Trump opens protected Alaskan Arctic refuge to oil drillers
(The Guardian, 9/12/19)

Trump administration releases rushed environmental review for Arctic Refuge drilling
Statement by Adam Kolton, Executive Director (9/12/19)

U.S. House Passes Legislation to Protect Arctic Refuge in Historic Vote
Group Statement (9/12/19)

Trump Admin. Undermines Environmental Review for Drilling in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
Group Statement (9/12/2019)

Senate Leaders Introduce Arctic Refuge Protection Bill
Group Statement (9/11/2019)

Protecting our Wilderness, From the President
(The New York Times, 9/9/19)

Exploring a Timeless Wilderness, Before the Drilling Begins
(The New York Times, 9/9/19)

The White House Saw Riches in the Arctic Refuge, but Reality May Fall Short
(The New York Times, 8/21/19)

Targeting the Tongass National Forest for Amazon-like Destruction
(Counterpunch, 9/5/19)

Groups sue Trump administration over latest deal to punch road through Alaska refuge
(Anchorage Daily News, 8/7/2019)

Conservation groups sue to block road in Alaska refuge
(Associated Press, 8/7/2019)

Lawsuit challenges Trump administration’s new land swap deal to bulldoze a road in Izembek National Wildlife Refuge
Group Statement (8/7/2019)

‘Just blatant disregard for transparency’: groups take Trump administration to court over unreleased ANWR records
(Yukon News, 8/2/2019)

Groups sue for information on Arctic refuge lease sale
(Associated Press, 7/31/2019)

Alaska natives accuse White House of hiding Arctic oil impact information
(Reuters, 7/31/2019)

Lawsuit calls out Interior Department for violating Freedom of Information Act
Group Statement (7/31/2019)

How Science Got Trampled in the Rush to Drill in the Arctic
(Politico, 7/26/2019)

Trump Administration Signs New Deal for Disastrous Road through Izembek Refuge
(YubaNet, 7/25/2019)

Feds withdraw appeal of Izembek Refuge road decision
(Alaska Public Media, 7/22/2019)

I Traveled to the Arctic to Witness Climate Disaster Firsthand
(Teen Vogue, 7/17/2019)

The Rulemaking Process for an Alaska-Specific Roadless Rule: What’s the Point?
(Alaska Native News, 7/16/2019)

The North Face Launches Youth Campaign For Arctic Advocacy
(SGB Media, 7/16/2019)

No Plans for Aerial Survey of Arctic Refuge, Company Says
(The New York Times, 7/8/2019)

EPA found a 'typo' in its carbon rule. Why it matters
(E&E Climatewire, 7/1/2019)

Alaska Lawmakers, Industry Tell Democrats to Stand Down
(The National Journal, 6/27/2019)

Conservation, Alaska and Indigenous Organizations Applaud Arctic Refuge Provision in Interior Spending Bill
Group Statement (6/21/2019)

Interior Spending Bill Votes Highlight Support for Taxpayers and Alaska Public Lands
Statement by Adam Kolton, Executive Director (6/20/2019)

 

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