PROTECT THE WESTERN ARCTIC
The #WesternArctic, spanning millions of acres in northwest #Alaska, is an irreplaceable #wilderness.
The landscape is a patchwork of lakes, rivers, wetlands and bays. Millions of migratory #birds visit the shorelines, while #BelugaWhales swim in the coves.
Without permanent #protections, this wilderness could be destroyed.
#Oil and #gas drilling would permanently scar the Western Arctic, fragmenting wildlife habitat,
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threatening #NativePlants and #animals, and disrupting #migration patterns. To make matters worse, the #pollution associated with oil and gas drilling would accelerate #ClimateChange.
At a time when we need to be getting off of #FossilFuels, why would we destroy this incredible place for a little more #oil?
Right now, the #BLM is considering whether to approve permanent protections for 13 million acres in the #WesternArctic.
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The agency is accepting public input on this decision and is legally obligated to review and consider all comments.
Add your name: No #OilDrilling in the Western Arctic.
Thank you for taking action,
The Environmental Action team
#NoMoreDrilling #EndFossilFuels #ProtectOurWildlife 🐻❄️
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