The National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska encompasses nearly 23 million acres of tundra and wetlands, providing habitat for tens of thousands of caribou and migratory birds. The Trump administration proposed to open 82 percent of this area to oil and gas exploration, targeting ecologically sensitive regions. Originally established in 1923 by President Harding as an emergency oil supply, its designation as a reserve overlooks its vital ecological importance. Disturbing this fragile landscape raises concerns about potential irreversible environmental consequences for the area’s diverse wildlife and ecosystems.
The National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska, despite its industrial-sounding name, is crucial for the ecosystem as it supports tens of thousands of caribou and migratory birds.
The Trump administration's plan threatens nearly 82 percent of the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska by allowing oil and gas development in sensitive ecological areas.
Opening the NPR-A to drilling could have irreversible consequences for its delicate ecosystems and the wildlife that rely on them.
Originally designated in 1923 as an emergency oil supply for the U.S. Navy, the NPR-A has significant ecological value that exceeds its resource potential.
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