Arctic Refuge drilling controversy
Trump administration tries to sell off Arctic wildlife refuge in its final days
The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge likely has billions of gallons of oil under it and for decades has been one of the most high-profile environmental battles. Despite opposition from conservationists and Indigenous peoples, a judge allowed the Trump administration to proceed with a Jan. 6 auction of oil and gas drilling leases in the refuge.
Clinton Administration Takes a Stand
Vice President Gore recently announced that President Clinton will veto any bill that includes provisions for oil drilling in Alaska’s Arctic National Wilderness Refuge. Terry FitzPatrick reports on the tough new talk coming from the White House on the Alaskan oil drilling question.
Alaskan Wilderness Refuge Offered up for Oil Revenues
Three high ranking Alaska congressmen are spearheading a renewed effort to open Alaska’s most controversial wilderness park to oil drilling. The three are hoping to open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as a part of the latest balanced budget bill. Joel Southern reports.