Interior Dept. Rolls Back Alaska Protections for Energy Development

On November 14th, the U.S. Department of the Interior revoked a rule protecting parts of the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska, aiming to boost energy production and job creation in the North Slope. Critics argue this move eliminates crucial safeguards for vital habitats and cultural sites in the Western Arctic, which are already under stress from climate change. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.