Trump Administration Approves Exploratory Drilling in Arctic Ocean

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By Center for Biological DiversityJul 13, 2017, 10:02 am37 pts
The Trump administration on Wednesday approved a plan submitted by Eni US to drill for oil in the Arctic Ocean, setting the stage for a devastating oil spill in one of the most biologically rich areas in America's Arctic. The company, a U.S. subsidiary of the Italian oil and gas giant, has sat on its leases in…

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