The agency is considering a trade of protected land for noncommercial road access. The Department of the Interior (DOI) recently announced that officials will be assessing the environmental…
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Six Russian Warplanes Intercepted Near Alaska
NORAD says the interception is routine. The North American Air Defense Command (NORAD) said American fighter jets last week intercepted Russian bombers, tankers, and fighter jets operating in…
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Army Helicopter Fleet Grounded for Safety
Pilots ordered to stand down until they attend mandatory safety training. The U.S. Army recently announced that its pilots will be required to complete a safety-training program, and…
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NOAA Seeks Funding for Coastal Protection
A half-billion dollars would care for 30 states. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has 149 proposed projects that would endeavor to protect communities and wildlands from conditions…
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President’s Administration Approves Willow Project in Alaska
Only three of the five requested oil production pads are authorized. The Bureau of Land Management has announced that President Biden’s administration is approving the Willow oil project…
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Coast Guard Holds First Arctic Forum
Summit held to review and address domestic and international requirements. Seventy representatives from across the U.S. Coast Guard met in Anchorage, Alaska, to discuss how better to work…
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U.S. Theorizes Chinese Balloon Originally Meant for Hawaii
Official says trajectory may have been altered by unexpected wind. An anonymous U.S. official recently stated that the Chinese balloon the United States shot down two weeks ago…
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Military Downs Unknown Flying Object off Alaska
The object fell into the Arctic Ocean, where recovery is anticipated. The White House National Security Council spokesman, John Kirby, reported Friday that an unknown object flying at…
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Alaska Oil Project Receives Partial Approval
The environmental assessment recommends a smaller footprint. The Department of the Interior has granted partial approval to “Willow,” a major oil drilling project on the North Slope of Alaska. The…
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Forest Service Reinstates Protection of Tongass Forest
Logging and development are once again forbidden in the largest forest in U.S. The U.S. Forest Service recently finalized the restoration of protections for the Tongass National Forest,…
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