Willow Oil Project
Sector: Oil and Gas • Location: Alaska, United States
Source: Defenders of Wildlife
The Willow oil-drilling project in Alaska's Western Arctic has been approved by the Biden administration, despite significant opposition from conservation groups. The project is expected to add approximately 260 million metric tons of carbon emissions over the next 30 years, raising concerns about its impact on climate-sensitive wildlife and the environment.
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Oil and Gas
- Location
- Alaska, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Defenders of Wildlife
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Willow oil-drilling project in Alaska's Western Arctic has been approved by the Biden administration, despite significant opposition from conservation groups. The project is expected to add approximately 260 million metric tons of carbon emissions over the next 30 years, raising concerns about its impact on climate-sensitive wildlife and the environment. |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Alaska |
Source
Source | Defenders of Wildlife |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Oil and Gas |
Article published date | 2025-03-20 |
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