Federal Judge in Alaska Upholds Biden Administration's Approval of Controversial Willow Oil-Drilling Project
A federal judge has upheld the Biden administration's approval of the Willow oil-drilling project in Alaska's National Petroleum Reserve. Environmental groups plan to appeal the decision, arguing that the project will contribute to greenhouse gas emissions and harm ice-reliant species. The project, proposed by ConocoPhillips Alaska, could produce up to 180,000 barrels of oil per day and generate significant greenhouse gas emissions over its projected 30-year lifespan. The approval of the project has drawn criticism from climate activists who see it as a breach of President Biden's promise to stop new oil drilling on federal lands.