The Biden administration, brushing aside climate concerns from environmental groups, approved a controversial oil drilling project on Alaska's North Slope.
President Joe Biden approved a controversial oil drilling project in Alaska despite the concerns of environmental groups.WASHINGTON - The Biden administration, brushing aside climate concerns from environmental groups, approved a controversial oil drilling project on Monday on Alaska's North Slope.
During the 2020 presidential race, Joe Biden had vowed not to approve any new oil and gas leases on public lands and he had been under intense pressure by environmentalists not to approve the so-called Willow Project. ConocoPhillips chief executive Ryan Lance welcomed the Interior Department's move as the"right decision for Alaska and our nation," but it was met with immediate criticism from environmental groups.
"We know President Biden understands the existential threat of climate, but he is approving a project that derails his own climate goals."
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