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Biden greenlights Alaska drilling project and extends new protections to the state's North Slope

After a multi-year battle in and out of courts, President Biden has approved the controversial Willow drilling project in Alaska

Emma Rubin

Posted 3/15/23

After a multi-year battle in and out of courts, President Biden has approved the controversial Willow drilling project in Alaska

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