The Trump administration is desperate to lock the federal government into binding contracts for drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. This is the ultimate goal of all their science-busting, and runs counter to their stewardship responsibilities on behalf of all Americans. Read more >

The Trump administration is fast-tracking its attempts to lock the federal government into binding contracts for drilling in the undeveloped coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, pictured here in this satellite image. Photo: NASA
Trump’s Rushed Oil Leasing in the Arctic: A Dumpster Fire of Desperation, Greed, and Crippling Loyalty Tests
Joel Clement, Senior fellow
November 25, 2020 12:26 PM EDT

Trump Administration Outdoes Itself on Climate Change Denial, Insists Arctic Warming is Good
Joel Clement, Senior fellow
May 9, 2019 9:17 AM EDT
Leave it to the Trump administration to detonate the Arctic Council. normally a paragon of congeniality. Read more >

New Arctic Climate Change Report: Stark Findings Confront Secretary of State Tillerson Ahead of G7
Brenda Ekwurzel, senior climate scientist
May 10, 2017 10:01 AM EDT
A new Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Program report will be presented at the Arctic Ministerial meeting in Fairbanks, Alaska this week. It includes two stark findings. Read more >
Thawing Permafrost: Why It Matters
Brenda Ekwurzel, senior climate scientist
August 5, 2016 11:47 AM EDT
In these recent hot summer days, as my colleague Xinnan Zhu was walking outside exposed to the outdoor temperature of nearly 100°F, she felt like she was going to melt like an ice cube under the sun. Read more >