Tag: Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
Biden admin cancels oil, gas leases in Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland authorized cancellation of the remaining leases.
Trump’s ANWR drilling leases under review: Biden admin looking at ‘legal...
"This is really the time that Congress should take action, and restore the protections by dismantling the leasing program."
Biden urged to go further after ‘strong step’ toward protecting Arctic...
"Until the leases are canceled, they will remain a threat to one of the wildest places left in America."
Trump administration rushes to auction off Arctic National Wildlife Refuge drilling...
The pristine reserve is home to the Gwich’in people, who call it “Iizhik Gwats’an Gwandaii Goodlit,” or, “the sacred place where life begins.”
Trump administration plans seismic testing for oil in Arctic National Wildlife...
The National Wildlife Federation argues that the rushed comment period in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic ensures that public opposition will not be heard adequately.
‘Incredibly reckless’: Trump moves to expand fossil fuel drilling in Alaska’s...
"Opening more of the Arctic to drilling and fracking is incredibly reckless."
Citigroup announces ban on financing Arctic drilling
Citigroup now joins Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, and Wells Fargo, along with several global banks to end funding oil and gas exploration in the Arctic.
Wells Fargo announces its ban on financing oil and gas drilling...
"Wells Fargo is committed to accelerating the transition to a low-carbon economy, in addition to continuing to support the responsible development of conventional energy."
Trump administration drills down on Alaska’s Arctic Refuge
The deeply unpopular plan would benefit a few rich oil companies while threatening people, wildlife and the climate.
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US diplomacy thwarts Palestinian UN membership amid claims of supporting statehood leaked cable shows
This diplomatic maneuvering seeks to avoid a U.S. veto, which would publicly align the country against Palestinian self-determination.
Supreme Court questions use of obstruction law in Jan. 6 riot cases amid concerns...
This law is now at the center of a legal battle concerning its suitability for punishing those who stormed the Capitol during the certification of the 2020 election results.
Supreme silence: High court decision curtails protest rights, stifling voices in the South
As the case now returns to lower courts for further proceedings, the national discourse on the limits of free speech and the right to protest continues to evolve.
The Fourth Amendment is Not for Sale Act and the battle against government spying
The FANFSA, passed with a 219-199 vote, garnered support from both sides of the aisle, with 96 Democrats and 123 Republicans backing the bill.
New report reveals millionaires’ tax rates slashed by half since 1950s, fueling wealth inequality
This stark reduction in tax rates for the wealthiest Americans coincides with an era of escalating income disparity and could be costing the federal government hundreds of billions in lost revenue annually.