Trump administration hurries plans to drill oil in Alaska refuge

The video discusses the Arctic Refuge, created in 1980, which holds significant oil reserves. In 2017, a provision was passed allowing drilling in the refuge, raising concerns about environmental impacts and impartiality in the process. The potential threat to wildlife, including Caribou and polar bears, is highlighted.

In what year was the Arctic Refuge established?

• 1990

• 1970

• 2000

• 1980

How many barrels of oil are estimated to be in the coastal plain of the Arctic Refuge?

• 12.6 billion

• 10.4 billion

• 7.2 billion

• 5.4 billion

What significant legislative action in 2017 affected the Arctic Refuge?

• A new environmental protection law

• A tax bill allowing drilling

• A ban on all oil exploration

• A wildlife conservation act

How many acres were authorized for lease sales for drilling in the Arctic Refuge?

• 300,000 acres

• 100,000 acres

• 200,000 acres

• 400,000 acres

What are environmentalists concerned about regarding drilling in the Arctic Refuge?

• Threats to wildlife habitats

• Increased tourism

• Deforestation

• Higher oil prices