Biden Administration's Oil and Gas Leasing Restrictions in Alaska

The Biden administration plans to restrict new oil and gas leasing on 13 million acres of a federal petroleum reserve in Alaska to protect wildlife as the Arctic warms. This decision finalizes protections proposed last year and follows the approval of the contentious Willow oil project, drawing criticism from environmentalists and Republicans.

U.S. Marines Training in Arctic Amid Growing Competition Between East and West

U.S. Marines train in Arctic as competition between East and West grows, with a focus on Arctic's emergence as a new battlefield due to climate change. Russia's actions in Ukraine are closely watched as NATO allies prepare for potential threats. Global warming opens up new shipping routes and resource extraction opportunities in the Arctic, leading to increased military presence from Russia and China. U.S. national security is at stake due to Arctic's strategic location for potential missile strikes. NATO allies conduct exercises in Norway to enhance cold-weather skills and prepare for potential conflicts in the region.