Posted at http://www.publicnewsservice.org/2017-05-04/endangered-species-and-wildlife/suit-challenges-trump-reversal-of-drilling-ban/a57562-1 May 4, 2017 – Andrea Sears, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window Drilling in the Atlantic would threaten critical habitat for whales, fish and coral, environmental advocates say. (Wwelles14/Wikimedia Commons) HARRISBURG, Pa. – Environmental … Continued
From the Alaska Wilderness League (http://www.alaskawild.org): It might not always feel like it, but speaking out can and has influenced our elected officials in recent months. From the healthcare fight to securing a record number of Arctic Refuge Wilderness bill … Continued
Posted at http://www.commondreams.org/news/2016/12/20/incredible-victory-obama-bans-drilling-parts-arctic-and-atlantic Published on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 by Common Dreams Move comes in response to efforts by climate activists urging president to secure environmental protections before new administration takes power By Nadia Prupis, staff writer Although green groups … Continued
From the Alaska Wilderness League (http://www.alaskawild.org): This has been intense. Last week, we told you we were incredibly concerned about President-elect Donald Trump’s stance on opening the Arctic Ocean and other lands in Alaska to drilling. Trump’s transition team has … Continued
From the Alaska Wilderness League (http://www.alaskawild.org): Now, the Arctic Ocean AND the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge are in Big Oil’s crosshairs, including places in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, a place sacred to the Gwich’in people where polar bears and caribou … Continued
From Creation Justice Ministries (http://www.creationjustice.org/): During Earth Month, the Creation Justice community is engaging in prayer and action to protect God’s creatures. Today, please stand with the Gwich’in people of Alaska, who are advocating to save God’s creatures, and their … Continued