Senate votes to reverse Arctic protections from Biden administration Environmental groups express concerns

Environmental groups are criticizing Congress for voting 52-45 to overturn a Biden-era rule limiting oil and gas drilling in Alaska’s National Petroleum Reserve. This decision, made using the Congressional Review Act, allows for more land to be opened for drilling, raising concerns for Arctic wildlife and Indigenous communities. Activists argue that the reversal undermines critical environmental protections and local subsistence needs, while supporters claim it will boost local economies. The House is expected to pass the resolution, despite ongoing government shutdowns affecting its progress.

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