US restricts drilling and mining in Alaska wilderness, angering state leaders
Anchorage, Alaska: In a move that has sparked intense debate and division, the United States government has announced sweeping restrictions on drilling and mining activities in Alaska’s pristine wilderness areas. This decision, made under the Biden administration’s environmental agenda, has drawn sharp criticism from state leaders and industry stakeholders while eliciting praise from environmentalists and indigenous groups. The Biden administration’s announcement comes after years of contention over the balance between economic development and environmental conservation in Alaska’s vast and ecologically …