Biden approves controversial oil drilling project in Alaska

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The Biden administration on Monday approved a massive drilling project in Alaska, allowing oil company ConocoPhillips to move ahead with the 30-year project over objections from environmental groups.

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Times of India

Biden to approve major oil project in Alaska

The decision to move ahead with the project by authorizing three drill sites in northwestern Alaska would come a day after Biden announced sweeping curbs on oil and gas leasing to protect up to 16 mn acres of water and land in the region.

3 months ago·Mumbai, India

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BBC News

Willow oil: Biden walks political tightrope over Alaska project

The "carbon bomb" is opposed by environmentalists, but other factors also influenced the president.

3 months ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Biden approves controversial Willow oil drilling project in Alaska

Environmentalists and some Alaskan Native communities had opposed the plan over climate, wildlife and food-shortage fears

3 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Reuters

Biden administration approves massive Willow oil project in Alaska

The Biden administration is approving a scaled-back version of ConocoPhillips' $7 billion oil and gas drilling Willow project in Alaska, the U.S. Department of Interior said on Monday, drawing cheers from Alaskan officials and the oil industry but criticism from environmental advocates.

3 months ago·United Kingdom

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CTV News

Biden OKs controversial, huge Willow oil drilling in Alaska

The Biden administration said Monday it is approving the major Willow oil project on Alaska's petroleum-rich North Slope, one of U.S. President Joe Biden's most consequential climate choices that is drawing condemnation from environmentalists who say it flies in the face of the Democratic president's pledges.

3 months ago·Toronto, Canada

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