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A federal judge blocked a controversial road project through Alaska’s Izembek National Wildlife Refuge — a vital habitat for birds, bears, and salmon — ruling it violated environmental protections. Though construction has already begun on a three-mile road adjacent to the refuge, critics warn it sets a dangerous precedent and could harm wildlife. Proponents claim it’s needed for medical evacuations, but alternatives like hovercrafts, flights, and Coast Guard helicopters already exist. The Trump administration and state officials pushed the deal, possibly to open up resource access, despite millions already spent on safer options. While the court halted the road’s path through the refuge, building right up to its edge still threatens the area’s integrity — and we must protect these wild places for future generations.

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