Trump administration plans to drill even more of the Arctic
FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2020
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The Trump administration on Thursday announced plans to open up 82 percent of America's largest piece of public land 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 will harm caribou, raptors, and wildlife.
The Environmental Impact Statement for the plan revealed it would nearly double the amount of greenhouse gas emissions 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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 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.”
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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.
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@GrandCanyonNPS You think that's worn? Get back to us when your boot has spent 122 year on a trail
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