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The Chukchi sea is seen near Shishmaref, Alaska, on July 9th, 2015.

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The Trump Administration Approves the First Offshore Oil Facility in Federal Waters Off of Alaska

Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke on Tuesday announced the approval of the first offshore oil production facility in federal waters off the coast of Alaska.

Kate Wheeling

Economics

Republican Tax Bill Passes First Hurdle, Could See Full Senate Vote by Thursday

The budget committee also included in the tax bill a measure that would allow drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.

Kate Wheeling

Environment

Shell’s Big Back-Down

The oil giant announced that there simply isn't enough oil and natural gas to warrant any more drilling.

Madeleine Thomas