The coastal lands, boreal forests and alpine tundra of the Arctic Refuge are home to more than 270 species, including polar bears, Arctic fox, musk oxen and caribou. The Indigenous Gwich’in and Iñupiat peoples also have deep connections to the land and rely on it for their survival. They have vocally opposed oil and gas development, and The Wilderness Society has partnered with them to permanently protect the Arctic Refuge.
Drilling isn’t just bad for Indigenous communities and wildlife—it would contribute more fossil fuels to our already overheating planet. However, the Biden Administration is legally required to hold a lease sale. We must act now to ensure that doesn’t happen.
Together,
The Wilderness Society.
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