U.S. District Court Judge Sharon Gleason denied requests for an injunction that would have stopped the company from working in the final weeks of the winter construction season.
Arctic
Arctic policy conference brings international leaders to Anchorage — Russia not included
The policy-focused forum is billed as the “largest Arctic convening in North America.”
Willow protesters dog Biden as he touts his environmental achievements
A series of protests in Washington, D.C. could undercut Biden’s message on climate change and alienate the young voters who supported his 2020 election.
Can TikTokkers sway Biden on oil drilling? The #StopWillow campaign, explained
The Biden administration is expected to announce whether a $6 billion arctic drilling plan can move forward soon, an issue that’s galvanized millions of TikTokkers into taking action, digitally.
Federal judge rules in favor of ConocoPhillips to keep Willow drilling data secret
The Willow project remains under environmental review by the Department of the Interior. A final decision is expected within days.
On its own: How local organizations piece together search and rescue operations along Alaska’s Arctic coastline
According to the Arctic Council, all marine traffic increased by 44% through the Northwest Passage between 2013 and 2019. That means more boats, which could mean more rescues.