** Trump administration plans to drill even more of the Arctic
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FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2020
Caribou in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska. Bob Wick, BLM ([link removed])

The Trump administration on Thursday announced plans ([link removed]) to open up 82 percent of America's largest piece of public land ([link removed]) to oil and gas drilling. About half of the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska was already available for leasing under plans finalized in 2013. The new plan would open seven million more acres to drilling, including previously-protected areas around the Colville River and Teshekpuk Lake, which conservation groups and the Interior Department's own scientists warned ([link removed]) will harm caribou, raptors, and wildlife.

The Environmental Impact Statement for the plan revealed it would nearly double the amount of greenhouse gas emissions ([link removed]) over the next 20 years—up to 51.6 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent—compared to the 2013 plan.


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Road to 30 roundtable discussion with Conservation Colorado, Senator Tom Udall, and Congressman Joe Neguse, you can watch the live replay on YouTube ([link removed]) .
Quick hits


** With Trump under fire for Mount Rushmore fireworks, GAO reveals last year's D.C. event cost twice the usual amount
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Associated Press ([link removed]) | Washington Post ([link removed]) | E&E News ([link removed])


** Oil industry wants more access to emergency loans because of pandemic
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Washington Post ([link removed])


** Interior plans to open 82% of Alaska reserve for drilling
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Bloomberg ([link removed]) | The Hill ([link removed]) | Associated Press ([link removed]) | Washington Post ([link removed])


** Poll: Coronavirus deepens connection of outdoor voters to public lands
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Missoula Current ([link removed]) | Westwise ([link removed])


** Analysis: Trump administration uses COVID-19 to amplify attacks on renewable energy
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Center for American Progress ([link removed])


** Trump has dismantled more monuments than any protest
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HuffPost ([link removed])


** Conditions ripe for extreme wildfires in Arizona
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Arizona Republic ([link removed])


** Racist roots, lack of diversity haunt national parks
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E&E News ([link removed])
Quote of the day
If [President Trump] thinks that people who are destroying national monuments across America should go to jail and he is not restoring Bears Ears monument, then he should go to jail himself. I’m just following his logic.”
—Alastair Bitsoi, Utah Diné Bikéyah, HuffPost ([link removed])
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** @GrandCanyonNPS ([link removed])
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Grand Canyon is an unforgiving environment. The heat inside the canyon can cause shoes to come apart, and heavy hiking boots can trap sweat and lead to painful blisters. Before setting off on a hike, understand the limitations of yourself and your gear.


** @KlondikeAKNPS ([link removed])
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@GrandCanyonNPS ([link removed]) You think that's worn? Get back to us when your boot has spent 122 year on a trail

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