Wildlife Conservation Society Issues Statement on Oil and Gas Drilling in Arctic Refuge
August 18, 2020
August 18, 2020
BRONX, New York, Aug. 18 -- The Wildlife Conservation Society issued the following statement by President and CEO Cristian Samper:
"At WCS, we stand strongly against the Administration's announcement to approve an oil leasing program for the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska. Oil and gas drilling in one of our last remaining wilderness areas is a direct hit against our country's natural heritage. We ask Congress to take action to stop this development.
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"At WCS, we stand strongly against the Administration's announcement to approve an oil leasing program for the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska. Oil and gas drilling in one of our last remaining wilderness areas is a direct hit against our country's natural heritage. We ask Congress to take action to stop this development.
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