Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR): Controversies for the 109th Congress

Corn, M. Lynne ; Gelb, Bernard A. ; Baldwin, Pamela

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Animals;    Energy policy;    Wildlife refuges - Law and legislation;    Environmental protection;    Energy;   

RP-ID  :  IB10136
RP-ID  :  IB10136 2005-04-21

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report discusses the ongoing debate about whether or not to approve energy development in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). Current law forbids energy leasing in the Refuge. This report addresses several legislative options on the issue, as well as policymakers' arguments for and against development, especially in the wake of increasing terrorism since 2000-2001.