The Gwich’in Steering Committee and allied groups took Interior to court today over a leasing program that would give the entire coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to the oil industry. The administration broke the law when trying to hand over sacred and public lands to international oil companies while disrespecting the human rights and lives that rely on this life-nourishing place. … Read More
In June, delegates of the Gwich’in Nation unanimously reaffirmed a resolution to protect the birthplace and nursery grounds of the Porcupine caribou herd. The resolution calls for the United States Congress to recognize the human rights of the Gwich’in people … Read More
When a Minnesota raccoon’s scaling of a skyscraper went viral last week, people couldn’t turn away. Would the young urban raccoon make it to safety? Why did she keep climbing when so exposed? With so little to cling to, how did she hang … Read More
The Trump administration ignored public opinion and human rights last month when it launched a rushed 60-day process to lease for oil and gas development in the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The action violates the cultural … Read More
On April 20, the anniversary of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, the Interior Department began its review process for opening the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas leasing. Agency leaders have said that they want to fast-track the … Read More
The first day of spring is just around the corner. Though we do not see flowers blooming and migrating birds flying over Alaska just yet, we most definitely notice the light. Sunlight. It refuels us for the work ahead. So … Read More
Officials from the Interior Department set up meetings in Kaktovik, Utgiagvik, Fairbanks and Anchorage to advance their agenda of leasing the Arctic Refuge as fast as they can. The Interior deputy secretary spoke at the Alaska Support Industry Alliance meeting … Read More