He Donald Trump’s inaugural address January 20 last year was full of controversy. Not just because of the scientific errors that caused a stir in New Zealand. And also because he announced measures that clarify the direction of his dangerous environmental policy. For example, he made it very clear what he thought open the Arctic for drilling in search of oil and other fossil fuels. Until now, the Arctic refuge located in Alaska remained closed to drilling under orders from Joe Biden. The last president denied several permits to exploit this protected area. However, the new president has repeatedly shown how little he cares about the planet, so this time it won’t be any less.
“Drill, children’s drill” With this slogan first used in 2008 by the former Republican lieutenant governor of Maryland. Michael SteeleDonald Trump made his intentions clear in his inaugural address. But what will be the consequences if drilling finally resumes in these areas of Alaska?
American environmental groups did not wait to answer this question. Without a doubt, this is not good at all. One can only hope that, as has been shown in other cases, fuel companies will show disinterest in this area of the Arctic. It doesn’t matter how much Donald Trump opens the reservation’s doors. If the big oil companies refuse to extract fuel from there, there is little they can do. I hope so.
This is the reserve that Donald Trump wants to drill
Based on data for 2024, the estimated amount of oil equivalent 450-800 million barrels. Much of this area is open to exploitation. However, there is an area 78,000 square kilometers located on the North Slope of Alaska, where until now it was strictly prohibited.
It’s about Atticus National Wildlife Refugeknown to some people as USA Serengetidue to the great biodiversity that exists in it. This is one of the most untouched and virgin of the said country and is estimated to be approximately more than 200 species of birds, 42 species of fish and 45 species of mammals. Animals include white, brown and black bears, moose, caribou, wolves, lynxes, eagles, martens and beavers. Particularly notable is the caribou population, numbering more than 120,000 individuals.
The shelter was founded in 1960 by President Dwight Eisenhower. Although it belonged to the American Republican Party, over time it was the Democrats who made the most efforts to protect the Sanctuary. Joe Biden has also suspended drilling permits issued in the region to further protect it. But Donald Trump has committed to lifting this suspension and announcing his commitment “drill, baby, drill“(“drill“translated from English means “to pierce”).
What do environmentalists say?
Both environmentalists and Alaska Native groups have expressed concerns about early decisions made by Donald Trump.
Carol Hollylawyer and manager of the group Earthjustice, recalled in a statement that “Alaska is warming up four times faster than the rest of the planet.” It is, he added, “a trend that is harming communities, ecosystems, fish, wildlife and the way of life that depends on healthy lands and waters.” Logically, drilling into the earth for oil and natural gas is the last thing to do. healthy lands and waters.
For Donald Trump, this is a solution that will bring economic prosperity to the United States, but it’s not just about the money. There is no United States without a planet, and through such measures the stones are gradually being laid for the construction of an uninhabitable planet.
Source: Hiper Textual
