As an Oil Rig Topples in the Alaskan Arctic and Ignites a Fire, Exploration There Continues

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By By Nicholas KusnetzJan 28, 2026, 10:32 pm101 ptsTrending
A rig fell over onto the tundra as it was on its way to drill in ConocoPhillips’ winter exploration program. Opponents of the plan warned it was rushed and lacked adequate environmental protections. By Nicholas Kusnetz When ConocoPhillips won federal approval last year to explore for oil in the Alaskan…

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