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As Oil Drilling Nears In Arctic Refuge, 2 Alaska Villages See Different Futures
Wednesday, July 03, 2019
The Trump administration will soon let oil companies bid on land to drill in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Some Alaska Natives fear harm to migrating caribou, others see opportunity.
Despite Shutdown, Trump Administration Continued Effort To Expand Alaska Oil Drilling
Friday, January 11, 2019
The Bureau of Land Management has gone ahead with a series of public meetings on its effort to expand oil development in the 22-million-acre National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska.
Efforts To Expand Drilling In Arctic Interior Press Ahead During Shutdown
Friday, January 11, 2019
The Interior Department has taken flak this week with reports that employees — despite the partial government shutdown — are working to open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil drilling.
Trump Administration Takes Next Step Toward Oil Lease Sales In Arctic Refuge
Thursday, December 20, 2018
The Trump administration has taken another step toward selling leases to drill oil in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
Climate Change Slows Oil Company Plan To Drill In The Arctic
Wednesday, November 21, 2018
Development of the first oil production facility in federal Arctic waters will take longer than planned. That's because warming temperatures are melting the sea ice needed to build it.
Energy Companies In Alaska Fight Controversial Salmon Initiative
Tuesday, October 09, 2018
The ballot measure pits the state's love for salmon against its need for oil and mining revenue. The controversial measure has drawn more money than all three gubernatorial candidates combined.
Oil Industry Copes With Climate Impacts As Permafrost Thaws
Monday, June 11, 2018
Thawing permafrost in Alaska's Arctic is making it harder for oil companies to operate there. But a cottage industry has cropped up with new gadgets to help.
As Senators Take Up Tax Plan, They'll Also Debate Oil Drilling In Alaska
Monday, November 27, 2017
As part of its tax overhaul plan, the Senate is considering whether to allow oil exploration in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Alaskans are weighing in on how they feel about this new movement in a decades long debate.
Alaska Sen. Murkowski's Balancing Act
Saturday, July 29, 2017
Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski's stance on the GOP heath care bill could have long-term consequences for her state. The Trump administration may now pull back support for Alaska energy exploration.
Alaska's 40 Years Of Oil Riches Almost Never Was
Saturday, June 24, 2017
Oil began flowing down the trans-Alaska pipeline in 1977, transforming Alaska into a wealthy state. But if it wasn't for one man, the Prudhoe Bay oil field may not have never been found.