A sped-up timeline could make drilling in Alaska’s Arctic refuge a reality — or prove to be its Achilles’ heel
ANALYSIS: Proponents hope speed will succeed in opening the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to drilling where other attempts have failed. But opponents see an opening for legal challenges.
August 6, 2018
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Speed is of the essence when it comes to getting oil and gas exploration approved for the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, according to the Trump administration.
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