The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled yesterday that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service must correct legal errors with a regulation that allows oil and gas companies to harass Southern Beaufort Sea polar bears on the North Slope of Alaska.
Today, wildlife take the stand
Our efforts to reduce harm on already threatened Southern Beaufort Sea polar bears
Our lawsuit to protect Alaska's threatened Polar Bears
Indigenous, allied groups go to court to stop issuance of Arctic Refuge leases
Our joint response to recently announced Arctic oil and gas lease sales
Advocacy in Action: Arctic National Wildlife Refuge lawsuit filed!
Alaska's response: Secretary of Interior approves drilling for oil in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
A broad coalition of Alaska organizations issued a statement committing to “stand in solidarity for the protection of the coastal plain which provides spiritual, cultural, recreational, and economic sustenance for Alaskans and many others around the world.” This commitment remains strong, and we will not allow the violation of the coastal plain.
