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environment1 year ago•4 min saved

"Biden Administration Protects Alaskan Wilderness from Oil and Gas Drilling"

The Biden administration has finalized a rule to ban fossil fuel drilling on nearly half of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska, protecting over 13 million acres in the Western Arctic and blocking the Trump administration-approved Ambler road. This move is a significant win for climate and environmental advocates, but has faced criticism from some Alaska Natives and industry groups. The administration's actions also include elevating conservation to equal footing with other public land uses and plans to expand national monuments in California, signaling a commitment to safeguarding special places and Indigenous communities.

via CNN|

#alaska #biden-administration #climate-advocates

environment2 years ago•1 min saved

Permafrost Thawing Unleashes Methane Time Bomb

Fossil fuel drilling in the Norwegian permafrost is releasing trapped methane gas, according to a study. Researchers found that half of the hydrocarbon exploration wells in Svalbard struck accumulations of methane gas, which, if released into the atmosphere, could significantly increase carbon emissions and accelerate permafrost melting. The study highlights the potential for a vicious cycle, as melting permafrost would release more methane. Geographical features and drilling operations are both contributing to the release of methane, but scientists are still studying how the gas moves below the ice. The findings underscore the urgent need to address climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

via Futurism|

#climate-change #environment #fossil-fuel-drilling