Biden loves Willy

WHOOPS! I meant Willow!

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Caroline Doughty & Utkarsh Roy Choudhury
March 20, 2023

Hey there!

I hope you're having a great day despite the grim news we're about to discuss.

You may have heard about the recent approval of the Willow Project, a massive oil drilling venture in Alaska's National Petroleum Reserve. The approval of this project is a significant setback in the fight against climate change, as it will only contribute to the already existing problem.

About the Willow Project

The Willow Project is an oil development project by ConocoPhillips located on the plain of the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska, originally to construct and operate up to five drill pads for a total of 250 oil wells. The project was approved by the Biden administration this month, despite significant opposition from environmental groups and indigenous communities.

There are many reasons why the Willow Project is a disaster in the making. First and foremost, it will have a devastating impact on the local environment. The National Petroleum Reserve is home to a wide variety of wildlife, including polar bears, caribou, and birds. The project will destroy essential habitats for these animals and disrupt their migration patterns.

Second, the Willow Project will contribute to global climate change. Oil drilling releases methane, a potent greenhouse gas, into the atmosphere. The Willow Project is expected to release millions of tons of methane over its lifetime, exacerbating the climate crisis.

The Biden administration's approval of the Willow Project is a betrayal of its commitment to climate action. The project is a disaster in the making, and it demonstrates that the Biden administration is more interested in pleasing the oil industry than protecting the environment.

I know that this news may cause you to feel anxious, and rightfully so. However, it's essential to remind ourselves that we can make a difference. There are millions of people fighting climate change worldwide, and we can be a part of that change.

The Willow Project - Protect Our Winters

For every American that enjoys outdoor recreation, as well as the 4+ million Americans who work in the outdoor industry, our passions and livelihoods depend on a stable climate, a healthy snowpack, and access to our cherished public lands. Now, the places we live and love are facing one of the gravest threats yet, with a massive oil and gas drilling proposal in the National Petroleum Reserve of Alaska (NPRA), called the ‘Willow Project.’ But guess what… we’re no strangers to big fights for Alaska’s public lands, and we’re gearing up for a huge push to stop the Willow climate bomb from moving forward.

protectourwinters.org/campaign/willow

Environmental groups sue to stop ConocoPhillips’ newly approved Willow oil project in Alaska

The lawsuit comes just one day after the Biden administration announced the approval of the massive project on Alaska’s North Slope.

www.adn.com/business-economy/energy/2023/03/14/environmental-groups-sue-to-stop-conocophillips-newly-approved-willow-oil-project-in-alaska

Some young climate activists you must follow:

In conclusion, while the approval of the Willow Project may seem like a major setback, it's essential to keep in mind that we have the power to create change. So let's keep fighting.

Also, here is some good old parody on Exxon (enough to make you smile during this cycle of bad news?)

earthrise on Instagram: "Turns out, @exxonmobil has been hiding the truth about climate change for over 50 years. And here we were thinking they were just too busy counting their billions… 💵 💵 💵 We’re joined by @natkelley, playing the role of an Exxon Mobil climate scientist 👩🏻‍🔬. Spoiler alert: her character is not a fan of the oil giant’s shady tactics. And if you’re tempted to take some of Exxon’s climate denial pills 💊, be warned: side effects may include losing all credibility, irreparable bad karma, and the end of the world. So, maybe stick to regular vitamins instead. Let’s all raise a glass of clean water to Exxon Mobil’s decades-long deception finally being exposed. Cheers to the truth finally coming out! 🥂"

4,725 Likes, 74 Comments - earthrise (@earthrise.studio) on Instagram: "Turns out, @exxonmobil has been hiding the truth about climate change for over 50 years. And here..."

www.instagram.com/reel/CpvSiByo_5y/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

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