The Biden administration has suspended oil leases in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska, and the suspension could become permanent. In a statement, the Department of the Interior said the suspension was a prerequisite for “a comprehensive analysis under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).” The Trump administration opened up the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge for oil drilling last year in August by approving the first-ever drilling program for the region. The oil drilling program was planned to be followed by the…
