The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is poised for an uncertain future, with former President Trump's promise to resume oil drilling facing opposition from environmental groups and some Native leaders.
Trump has previously referred to the refuge as the US's biggest oil farm, pushing for drilling that would impact one of the planet's last intact ecosystems.
Experts are debating the potential oil yields in the ANWR, with Alaska's leaders eager for new revenue, despite rising opposition from environmental activists.
Tonya Garnett of the Gwich'in steering committee describes the struggle against drilling in the ANWR as a David and Goliath fight, representing fierce opposition.
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