Trump wants to see more Artic drilling

 The Hill:

The Trump administration wants to open up more than 80 percent of a publicly owned area of the Western Arctic for oil and gas drilling.

The Interior Department said late Tuesday afternoon that it is releasing a draft plan in support of opening up 82 percent of the area, known as the National Petroleum Reserve — Alaska for oil and gas production.

This 23-million acre area was set aside by former President Warren G. Harding as an emergency supply of oil for the Navy. It contains areas that have significance to tribes and that are home to animals including grizzly bears, polar bears, caribou — making drilling there controversial.

“This plan is about creating more jobs for Americans, reducing our dependence on foreign oil and tapping into the immense energy resources the National Petroleum Reserve was created to deliver,” said acting assistant secretary for Land and Minerals Management Adam Suess in a written statement.
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The move should increase the supply of energy and thereby lower to cost to consumers. Drivers should see immediate lower prices at the pump

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