Biden Initiates Comprehensive Measures To Restrict Oil Drilling In The Arctic
12 Apr 2024 22:24 PM IST
Administration officials contend that the proposed changes are essential to strike a balance between oil development and the preservation of sensitive landscapes that serve as habitats for polar bears, migratory birds, and the 61,500-strong Teshekpuk caribou herd. “We must do everything within our control to meet the highest standards of care to protect this fragile ecosystem,” Interior Secretary Deb Haaland said in announcing the measure last year
