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The Trump administration is set to auction off oil and gas drilling rights in Alaskas Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, starting June fifth. This marks the first sale in the Coastal Plain, mandated by a new law that requires four such auctions by 2035. The Bureau of Land Management has set the minimum bid at four hundred thousand acres, reversing Biden era restrictions. The move is controversial, with Gwichin leaders and green groups opposing it due to environmental concerns, while Inupiat communities support it for economic benefits. Past attempts to drill have been unsuccessful, and legal challenges are expected. All eyes are on June fifth to see if this energy push finally succeeds.

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