Mayor opposes drilling near Teshekpuk Lake
Petroleum News
The mayor of the North Slope Borough has come out against an amended federal plan that would allow oil drilling in National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska between Teshekpuk Lake and the Beaufort Sea.
Edward Itta said the area is too important for ducks, geese and caribou.
“The risks outweigh the benefit....
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