The Trump administration has finalized plans to allow oil and gas drilling in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, a move that has sparked debate over environmental concerns. Secretary Doug Burgum announced the decision, which fulfills Trump's pledges to open the refuge for development. Local communities have mixed opinions, with Indigenous Gwich’in leaders opposing drilling due to its impact on the caribou herd, while Kaktovik leaders support it for economic reasons. Additionally, a road connecting King Cove and Cold Bay is being pursued, raising concerns among conservationists about its ecological impact. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)