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White House, key Congress members still committed to Arctic drilling | Environment | ADN.com
The most unique challenge of the arctic environment, is trying to minimize the human impact upon that region. "Standing by" arctic development plans is failing that challenge not meeting or addressing the unique challenge it presents.
...By Sean Cockerham — Anchorage Daily News
WASHINGTON — Critics want a halt to offshore Arctic drilling in the wake of Shell’s latest mishap in the waters off Alaska but there’s no sign the Obama administration and key members of Congress are backing off their support for drilling in the sensitive region...
...“The administration understands that the Arctic environment presents unique challenges and that’s why the secretary has repeatedly made clear that any approved drilling activities will be held to the highest safety and environmental standards,” Salazar spokesman Blake Androff said Thursday. “The department will continue to carefully review permits for any activity and all proposals must meet our rigorous standards.”...
The most unique challenge of the arctic environment, is trying to minimize the human impact upon that region. "Standing by" arctic development plans is failing that challenge not meeting or addressing the unique challenge it presents.
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