Uploaded March 2023 | Updated September 2026, 6 hours ago

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This is the Willow Project, Explained. The Willow Project Alaska is a large oil extraction effort located in far Northern Alaska. It will be the largest oil project ever undertaken on federal public lands in the United States.

In this video, I'll share with you the Willow Project location, the Willow Project pros and cons, and the Willow Project effects. Willow Project news has not been short of coverage, but in my opinion has lacked clarity on what the project even is and what it will do - so that's what I'm bringing you here. This video will give you all the information you need to make an informed decision on the Willow Project.
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Sources and Resources:
ak.audubon.org/conservation/national-petroleum-reserve-alaska
blm.gov/programs/energy-and-minerals/oil-and-gas/about/alaska/NPR-A
gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/STATUTE-90/pdf/STATUTE-90-Pg303.pdf
govinfo.gov/app/details/STATUTE-94/STATUTE-94-Pg2957
npr.org/2023/03/12/1163003146/alaska-drilling-protections-biden
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thehill.com/opinion/congress-blog/3885442-on-willow-democrats-should-listen-more
washingtonpost.com/climate-solutions/2023/03/07/stop-willow-tiktok-biden-alaska
doi.gov/pressreleases/interior-department-substantially-reduces-scope-willow-project
eplanning.blm.gov/public_projects/109410/200258032/20075029/250081211/2023%20Willow%20MDP%20Record%20of%20Decision.pdf
conocophillips.com/sustainability/sustainability-news/story/responsibly-developing-alaska-s-willow-project
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grist.org/food/willow-project-alaska-natives-traditional-foods-oil
grist.org/energy/biden-approves-willow-oil-project-alaska
grist.org/energy/permafrost-thaw-conocophillips-willow-project-alpine-leak
thehill.com/opinion/energy-environment/3749037-dont-make-indigenous-people-pay-willows-price
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eplanning.blm.gov/public_projects/109410/200258032/20075029/250081211/2023%20Willow%20MDP%20Record%20of%20Decision.pdf

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