Ministry of the Interior

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Biden's Interior Department is securing 28 million acres in Alaska – more than the entire ANWR. But there's a catch.

Anna Harden June 28, 2024 0 Comment

In a move that will delight Democrats and environmental lobbyists, the Department of the Interior has come out against the mining project in its final environmental impact statement on the Ambler Access Road, a...

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Federal judge says Alaska tribes can put their land into trust, a step toward 'Indian country' • Alaska Beacon

Anna Harden June 27, 2024 0 Comment

A federal judge in Anchorage has ruled that the Interior Department can hold land in trust on behalf of Alaska Native tribes, a decision that could allow the tribes to create “Indian lands,” which...

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Environmentalists predict an end to oil production on Alaska's North Slope in a petition • Alaska Beacon

Anna Harden June 18, 2024 0 Comment

When Kay Brown served as director of the Alaska Division of Oil and Gas in the 1980s, her job was to ensure the state got the most out of its abundant fossil fuels. At...