BANGOR DAILY NEWS • August 7, 2021
The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska is home to awe-inspiring, ecologically significant wildlife. Right now, the habitat — and therefore the continued existence — of these animals is at risk until Congress protects the Arctic refuge from oil and gas development. Despite recent action by the Biden administration to suspend oil and gas leases, only Congress can permanently protect America’s last great wilderness. Congress, including Maine’s delegation, must act now to protect the Arctic. ~ Melanie Sturm, Natural Resources Council of Maine