Earlier this month, the nation of Denmark formally submitted to the United Nations its claim to ownership of the North Pole. Both Canada and Russia have also submitted claims, and the U.S. is currently preparing its claim. Denmark has been collecting data since 2002 and bases its claim on the Lomonosov Ridge, a 1,120 mile […]
Writing jointly in the Alaska Dispatch News, Carl Portman the deputy director of the Resource Development Council and David Holt president of the Consumer Energy Alliance say that Alaska’s leaders need to help take the message about Alaska’s difficulties with the federal government to folks in the lower 48. they say policymakers, including Gov. Bill Walker and Sen.-elect […]
Writing for the Washington Examiner, Retired Army Col. David Hunt explains the importance of Arctic resources to America and her allies. He notes the burgeoning cold war between Russia and America over influence in the Arctic and lays out two areas where America need to play catchup: Energy and Transportation. The U.S. government must demonstrate that […]
New Environmental Analysis Shows It Can Be Done Safely Last week, the federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management issued a Draft Supplemental Environmental Statement (SEIS) for Chukchi Offshore Oil & Gas Lease Sale 193, north of Alaska. The new draft, which will be open for public comment through December 22, 2014, re-evaluates the potential environmental […]
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The Huffington Post takes a look at the Arctic and why its important to the Lower 49. Q: Why is the Arctic a key new international interest? Q: Is there a chance that the Arctic will become militarized? Q: How are countries competing for economic resources? The story answers these key questions and more.
America is at the beginning of a profound and sustained Energy Revolution. New technologies and innovation are spurring expanded opportunities in oil & gas development, as well as increased use of wind and solar and improvements in energy efficiency. As this revolution continues, every consumer in every sector of the US economy will benefit from […]
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