The Interior Secretary has announced significant plans to open millions of acres in Alaska to drilling and mining, reigniting the debate over energy production in the region. Under the Trump administration, new leasing initiatives are set to advance in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska. This move aims to unleash Alaska’s extraordinary resource potential, boosting jobs and reaffirming U.S. energy dominance. Governor Dunleavy and local officials have commended the decisions, while the plans face resistance from environmental groups concerned about the impact on wildlife and ecosystems.