Biden approves Conoco oil project in Alaska despite environmental opposition
in Alaska that had drawn opposition from environmental groups over its contribution to climate change.
Conoco had originally planned to develop five drilling sites on the North Slope, but the Bureau of Land Management said Monday the company would only be allowed to develop three drilling sites. Oil produced from the project estimated to produce 239 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions over the next three decades.
“Willow fits within the Biden administration’s priorities on environmental and social justice, facilitating the energy transition and enhancing our energy security, he said.
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