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Opinions Split on Alaska’s Proposed Ambler Access Road

The 211-mile road aims to access large mineral deposits but threatens Indigenous subsistence and wildlife, with the Western Arctic Caribou Herd declining 66% in two decades.

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AMBLER, Alaska — In Northwest Alaska, a proposed mining road has become a flashpoint in a region already stressed by climate change. The 211-mile Ambler Access Road would cut through Gates of the Arctic National Park and cross 11 major rivers and thousands of streams relied on for salmon and caribou. The Trump administration approved the project this fall, setting off concerns over how the Inupiaq subsistence way of life can survive amid rapid e…

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Takeaways from AP’s report on potential impacts of Alaska’s proposed Ambler Access Road

A proposed mining road in Northwest Alaska has sparked debate amid climate change impacts. The 211-mile Ambler Access Road would cut through Gates of the Arctic National Park, affecting salmon and caribou habitats.

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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Thursday, December 11, 2025.
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