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US approves controversial Willow oil drilling project in Alaska

14 March 2023

The hotly debated Willow oil drilling project has been approved in Alaska, a decision that could exacerbate climate change and imperil wildlife
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What a meandering moose says about US wildlife protection efforts

7 February 2023

To prevent extinctions and protect habitats, the US has started building wildlife corridors around major roads and cities. A moose spotting is the latest sign that these efforts seem to be paying off

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