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Arctic Refuge on the Brink | Salt Lake City News
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The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, America’s last great wilderness, is on the brink of oil and gas drilling after leases were sold—despite fierce opposition. Spanning 19 million acres, this vital habitat for caribou, polar bears, and migratory birds is also sacred to the Gwich’in people. While major oil companies stayed out, state-backed entities secured the leases, sparking legal battles. Supporters see it as crucial for Alaska’s economy, but critics warn of irreversible ecological and cultural damage.
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