Energy and climateFinding
Alaska should open more state land to oil, gas and mining development.
The state controls large areas of land that are not currently leased for oil, gas or mining. Opening more of it would allow new leases and permits for resource extraction.
Treg Taylor
Look at the communities surrounding Red Dog Mine. What immediately happens when there's economic opportunity? Crime rates plummet, domestic violence plummets, suicide rates plummet in those communities.
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