PolicyFriday, June 5, 2026Mongabay
US set to hold latest oil and gas lease sale for Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
The U.S. is preparing for a new oil and gas lease sale in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, continuing the Trump administration's efforts to enhance fossil fuel development in this ecologically sensitive area. This sale underscores ongoing tensions between energy interests and environmental conservation, making it a critical moment for policy decisions affecting wildlife and climate.
