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A federal judge just tossed out a major chunk of a lawsuit from environmental groups seeking to halt a massive Alaska land transfer — over a million acres set to pave the way for the Ambler Road and potential mining. While Alaska celebrates regaining control of lands promised when it became a state, conservationists warn it undermines federal protections for wildlife and subsistence hunting, risking pollution and habitat loss. The judge dismissed claims on lands already tentatively approved, citing state immunity, but left room for challenges on the remaining unapproved portion. This showdown underscores the growing tension between economic development and environmental stewardship in the Arctic’s fragile frontier.

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