In a 29-page complaint filed in U.S. District Court, they claim various federal agencies improperly permitted the Donlin Gold Mine.
Energy & Mining
6 things to know about heat pumps, a climate solution in a box
Sales of super-efficient electric heat pumps are rising, now overtaking sales of gas furnaces in the U.S. But what are they?
ConocoPhillips can start road work for Willow Arctic drilling project, judge decides
U.S. District Court Judge Sharon Gleason denied requests for an injunction that would have stopped the company from working in the final weeks of the winter construction season.
Alaska lawmakers pitch ways to close budget gap from sales tax to cutting oil tax credits
A revenue forecast released last week estimated the state has a shortfall of more than $450 million heading into the next fiscal year.
Judge likely to rule next week on halting Willow construction on Alaska’s North Slope
Two lawsuits, filed by environmental groups and an Inupiat advocacy organization, aim to overturn the Biden administration’s approval of Willow.
Alaska legislators prepare to talk taxes after grim new oil revenue forecast
A proposed oil tax increase and a new statewide sales tax are in the offing for debate within the state Capitol.
Alaska regulators hear testimony on ConocoPhillips’ 2022 Alpine gas leak
It took more than three weeks to stop the leak at the source.
Willow protesters dog Biden as he touts his environmental achievements
A series of protests in Washington, D.C. could undercut Biden’s message on climate change and alienate the young voters who supported his 2020 election.
Even with a slimmer Permanent Fund dividend, low oil prices generate deficits in Alaska
Lawmakers say they’re prepared to spend from savings to cover the gap in the current fiscal year, but the picture for the next fiscal year is unclear.
An Alaska oil and gas expert thinks the state could make money by not drilling in ANWR
The Alaska Industrial and Development Export Authority is currently the only leaseholder in ANWR.