Eleven companies bought oil and gas leases on 1.3 million acres of the NPR-A, including tracts around Teshekpuk Lake, a previously protected area.
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Washington and other Democratic-led states drop lawsuit against Arctic Refuge oil drilling in Alaska
A group of environmental and tribal groups had filed suit in 2020 at the same time as the Democratic-led states. Last month, that coalition renewed their suit.
Investigation continues over massive oil rig toppling on North Slope as Nuiqsut residents raise concerns
The Department of Environmental Conservation said it has been unable to get close to the wreckage, due to worries that metal from Rig 26 might fall on response team members.
Lawsuit challenges Trump administration approval for Arctic Alaska oil exploration plan
The lawsuit faults the U.S. Bureau of Land Management for greenlighting ConocoPhillips’ winter seismic and drilling program after a public comment period of only 7 days.
What does a North Slope ‘renaissance’ mean for Alaska’s state budget?
Construction is well underway on major oil projects on the North Slope, and the Pikka project is expecting to begin production ahead of schedule.
Utqiagvik residents gather to share joy and loss during this year’s whaling festival
Several coastal Arctic communities hosted festivals throughout June to celebrate a successful whaling season with dance and feasts.