Biden Administration Upholds Protections on 28 Million Acres in Alaska

The decision reverses Trump-era policies, citing environmental and Indigenous concerns.

Interior Secretary Deb Haaland announced the protection of lands from oil, gas, and mining development.
The move follows an environmental review and extensive public input favoring the protections.
Alaska officials criticize the decision, claiming it hampers the state's economic potential.
The protected lands are crucial for subsistence hunting, fishing, and wildlife habitats.
The Biden administration has previously implemented similar restrictions on other Alaskan lands.