SAVING THE ARCTIC REFUGE
Tags: ARCTIC National Wildlife Refuge (Alaska); DRILLING platforms; WILDLIFE conservation; WILDLIFE refuges -- Alaska
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- Caring about Alaska: Who does? And why? Drew, Lisa // National Wildlife;Apr/May96, Vol. 34 Issue 3, p30
Focuses on out-of-state Americans' concern over conserving Alaska's unique wild areas. Congressional attempt to open several of the state's wilderness sites to development; Arctic National Wildlife Refuge; Denali National Park and Preserve; Tongass National Forest; Alaskan wilderness areas as...
- A Pipeline of Lies. Reiger, George // Field & Stream;Jun2001, Vol. 106 Issue 2, p34
Focuses on the debate over the proposed petroleum oil drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska. Effect of the oil on the environment; Suggestions on the foreign sales of oil; Efforts of legislators to protect the area.
- Too Wild To Waste. Van Putten, Mark // International Wildlife;May/Jun 2001, Vol. 31 Issue 3, p7
Explains why Arctic National Wildlife Refuge must be saved and prevented from opening to oil production. Important of the refuge for the way of life and survival of the Gwich'in tribe; Porcupine and caribou herd in the area; Range of migratory bird species that make the refuge their temporary home.
- Energy supply bill clears House panel. Laws, Forrest // Western Farm Press;10/15/2005, Vol. 27 Issue 21, p16
Reports on the move of the House Resources Committee to pass legislation that would open a portion of the Arctic National Wildlife refuge to drilling for oil in Alaska. Opposition from environmental organizations; Detail of the area covering the drilling plan; Capability of the project on...
- Senate votes against drilling in Alaska. // National Petroleum News;May2003, Vol. 95 Issue 5, p11
Reports on the Senate vote disapproving oil drilling at the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska. Response of Senator Lisa Murkowski on the scheme; Expression of environmental concerns; Assessment of the energy bill.
- Alaska tiff clouds digital switch. Boliek, Brooks // Hollywood Reporter -- International Edition;12/20/2005, Vol. 392 Issue 18, p6
The article reports on oil drilling in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The drilling is threatening a year-end Senate meltdown that could stall legislation containing requirements that broadcasters end their analog television transmissions. The U.S. House added a provision to permit...
- LEAN MEAN MONEY MACHINES. Hecht, Jeff // New Scientist;7/28/2001, Vol. 171 Issue 2301, p16
Provides information on the plans of the administration of United States President George W. Bush to build nuclear power stations and to drill for oil in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska. Cost of the energy-efficiency programs of the government; Least productive among the programs...
- EXPLORE: CANNING RIVER, ARCTIC NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE. Engelhard, Michael // Sierra;Sep/Oct2011, Vol. 96 Issue 5, p10
The author shares his experience with encounter with wildlife at the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge's coastal plain, where he spotted a silver arctic fox, a peregine killing a ptarmigan and a moose built like a bulldozer.
- The Current Debate. // Congressional Digest;Jun/Jul2001, Vol. 80 Issue 6/7, p165
Discusses the economic, energy and environmental issues of the wildlife debate over whether the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska should be opened for oil and gas development or be given permanent protection from development. Geological variables; Development options; Plants and...
