Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR): Controversies for the 108th Congress

[摘要] This report discusses one major element of the energy debate in the 108th Congress, which has been whether to approve energy development in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) in northeastern Alaska, and if so, under what conditions, or whether to continue to prohibit development to protect the area's biological resources.The Refuge is an area rich in fauna, flora, and commercial oil potential.Current law forbids energy leasing in the Refuge.

[发布日期] 2004-11-01 [发布机构] Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

[关键词] Animals;Wildlife refuges -- Law and legislation;Environmental protection;Energy;Public lands