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AWL Warns: “Smart Companies Won’t Bid on a Losing Bet” | Alaska Wilderness League

Alaska Wilderness League warns against Arctic Refuge bids as the administration opens the coastal plain to nominations.
The group argues Arctic drilling is costly, risky, and likely to become a stranded asset.
Previous Arctic Refuge lease sales drew little industry interest and minimal bids.
Major oil firms and financiers have publicly backed away from Arctic drilling.
The Arctic Refuge coastal plain is a vital calving area for the Porcupine caribou herd.
Protecting the Refuge is framed as a bipartisan public stance in support of wildlife and Indigenous cultures.
The article notes legal and regulatory uncertainty surrounding Arctic drilling.
Environmental and climate risks are highlighted as part of the argument against Arctic bids.
The release links to ongoing media coverage and calls to action for donations and staying informed.

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