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Trump’s push for drilling, mining sharpens debate for Alaska Natives about land they view as sacred
- The debate on drilling and mining in Alaska involves spiritual, cultural, environmental, and economic questions for Alaska Natives, not just financial matters.
- Alaska Natives express the need for job creation and training for their community, highlighting a desire for self-sufficiency.
- Alaska Natives highlight the importance of protecting the land and rivers as part of their caregiving relationship with nature.
- Trump's policies have intensified the debates over land development in Alaska.
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Fishing camps still dot the banks of the wide Kuskokwim River in southwest Alaska. Wooden cabins and tarpaulin shelters stand next to drying racks covered with bright red strips of salmon, which…
Trump's Push for Drilling, Mining Sharpens Debate for Alaska Natives
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Trump's push for drilling, mining sharpens debate for Alaska Natives about land they view as sacred
When Alaska Natives debate proposals to drill and mine the landscape of the nation’s largest state, it involves more than an environmental or economic question.
Trump Administration Unleashes New Oil and Gas Drilling Opportunities in Alaska
In a move poised to reshape the landscape of U.S. energy production, the Trump administration has announced plans to open additional acres in Alaska for oil and gas drilling. This decision, which has sparked a wave of debate among environmentalists, industry advocates, and local communities, underscores the administration’s ongoing commitment to expanding fossil fuel exploration [...]
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