CATEGORY 6: ARCTIC OIL DRILLING & ANWR (FULLY ASSESSMENT-ALIGNED)
What is the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR)?
A protected natural area in Alaska.
Why is the ANWR environmentally important?
It has fragile ecosystems and important wildlife habitats.
Which Indigenous group relies on the ANWR and why?
The Gwich’in people depend on it for culture and survival.
How does oil drilling in the Arctic link to climate change?
Burning fossil fuels increases global warming, especially in the Arctic.
Why is the debate over drilling in the ANWR so controversial?
It involves environmental damage, Indigenous rights, climate change, and political decisions.