Reported 8 days ago
Alaska's political leaders are optimistic that President-elect Donald Trump will reverse the Biden administration's restrictions on oil drilling, particularly in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, where drilling advocates see potential for job creation and increased revenue. However, the issue divides local Native communities, with some supporting drilling for financial gain while others oppose it, citing environmental concerns and the sacred nature of the land. As federal land drilling debates resume, Alaskan officials aim to reignite oil production, which they deem vital to the state's economy.
Source: YAHOO