On his first day back in office, President Trump signed an executive order that seeks to reverse most of his predecessor's policies on Alaska's energy and environment. The order, 'Unleashing Alaska's Extraordinary Resource Potential', addresses numerous long-standing land-use controversies in the state, including calls for new leases in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and prioritization of natural gas development.
On his first day back in office, President Trump signed an executive order that aims to undo most of his predecessor’s work on Alaska energy and environmental issues. The order entitled “Unleashing Alaska ’s Extraordinary Resource Potential” was among dozens Trump signed.calls for new leases in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and much more. It covers nearly every major land-use controversy in Alaska this century.
“Our nation’s tallest mountain, which has been called Denali for thousands of years, must continue to be known by the rightful name bestowed by Alaska’s Koyukon Athabascans, who have stewarded the land since time immemorial,” she wrote in a Many of Trump’s actions are certain to be challenged in court on grounds that they defy laws Congress passed.is one of our partner stations in Anchorage. KTOO collaborates with partners across the state to cover important news and to share stories with our audiences.
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