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environment2 years ago•3 min saved

Federal Judge Allows Construction of Alaska's Willow Oil Field Amid Environmental Lawsuits

A federal judge in Alaska has allowed the construction of ConocoPhillips' Willow oil drilling project to proceed while lawsuits against the project proceed. Environmental groups argue that the project's potential climate effects violate federal law and threaten species such as polar bears. The Biden administration approved the project last month, but more than 1 million letters were written to the White House protesting the project. The area where the project is planned holds up to 600 million barrels of oil, and the project would generate enough oil to release 9.2 million metric tons of planet-warming carbon pollution a year.

via CNN|

#alaska #climate-change #environment

energy2 years ago•3 min saved

Biden's Approval of Alaska's Willow Drilling Operation Sparks Controversy.

The Biden administration approved the Willow Project in Alaska's National Petroleum Reserve, but more needs to be done to address the energy crisis. The project has the potential to produce 180,000 barrels of oil per day and generate between $8 billion and $17 billion in new tax revenue, but the administration has been inconsistent in its approach to fossil fuels. The approval of only three out of five leases in the North Slope and the indefinite removal of 16 million acres of Alaskan territory from development puts the economic future of Alaska and the nation at risk. Permitting reform and approving more oil and natural gas leases are necessary to preempt the next global energy crisis.

via Fox News|

#alaska #biden-administration #energy

politics2 years ago•6 min saved

The Willow Oil Project: A Difficult and Controversial Choice for Alaska.

Interior Secretary Deb Haaland faced criticism from environmental groups and Indigenous organizations for approving the Willow oil project in Alaska, which they say contradicts President Joe Biden's climate change agenda. Haaland, the first Native American Cabinet member, had opposed the project when she served in Congress. She explained that the Interior Department had to make difficult choices, and the final approval reflects a substantially smaller project than originally proposed. The project has divided Alaska Native groups, with some supporting it as a job creator and others opposing it due to concerns about its impact on wildlife and subsistence lifestyles.

via The Associated Press|

#alaska #deb-haaland #environmental-groups

climate-change2 years ago•6 min saved

"The Willow oil project challenges Biden's climate legacy"

President Biden's decision to approve the Willow project, a large-scale oil drilling proposal in Alaska, has caused backlash from climate activists and young supporters who feel betrayed by the administration's promises on climate change. While White House officials defend the decision, emphasizing legal issues and the need for energy independence, environmental groups have already sued to block the project. The tension between honoring climate change promises and the nation's energy needs is a challenge for Biden's climate legacy, especially as he plans to announce his campaign for reelection.

via The Associated Press|

#biden #climate-activists #climate-change

energy2 years ago•1 min saved

Biden's Approval of Alaska Oil Drilling Project Sparks Controversy and Lawsuit

President Biden approved the controversial Willow Project, the largest proposed oil project on U.S. federal land, despite opposition from environmental groups. The project, located in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska, is expected to produce up to 180,000 barrels of oil a day, accounting for 1.5% of total U.S. oil production. The administration approved a scaled-back version of the plan, eliminating two of the five drilling sites proposed by ConocoPhillips, reducing the project's size by about 40%. The company also agreed to forfeit 68,000 acres of existing leases in the National Petroleum reserve-Alaska to reduce its footprint on the land by one-third.

via USA TODAY|

#alaska #biden #energy

business2 years ago•4 min saved

Alaska's Willow Project: Jobs, Revenue, Lawsuits, and Political Maneuvers.

The Biden administration has approved the Willow Project, an oil drilling operation in Alaska's National Petroleum Reserve, despite objections from environmental groups. The project is expected to create over 2,500 construction jobs and approximately 300 long-term jobs, and provide between $8 billion and $17 billion in new tax revenue to the federal government, the state of Alaska, and North Slope Borough communities. ConocoPhillips, which will develop the project, estimates it will yield a peak of 180,000 barrels of oil per day, reducing U.S. reliance on foreign oil. Environmental groups have continued to express opposition to the project despite its approval.

via Fox Business|

#alaska #biden-administration #business

energy2 years ago•5 min saved

"The Controversial Willow Project: Biden's Betrayal and Economic Benefits"

The Biden administration has approved ConocoPhillips' Willow Project, a massive oil drilling venture on Alaska's North Slope, despite facing opposition from environmental groups and online activism. The project is expected to generate enough oil to release 9.2 million metric tons of planet-warming carbon pollution a year. The Willow Project will almost certainly face a legal challenge from Earthjustice, an environmental law group, which is expected to file a complaint against the project soon. The project is also facing concerns about its impact on the environment and the health of Alaska Natives living closer to the planned project.

via CNN|

#alaska #conocophillips #energy