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The off-shore drilling debate: Bill Meadows weighs in on National Journal

April 6, 2010 By Neil Shader

The Obama Administration’s announcement about drilling the Outer Continental Shelf sent shockwaves through the environmental and energy communities. Wilderness Society President Bill Meadows joins the National Journal’s forum of experts to dissect the decision. Read his blog here.  Read more

Calling for a "time out" on offshore leasing in Alaska

April 16, 2009 By Kathy Westra

This week, National Journal reporter Margaret Kriz asked Bill Meadows and other environmental experts to focus on one of the important environmental decisions facing Interior Secretary Salazar: whether or not to open more of America’s coast to offshore oil and gas exploration and drilling. Read more

Salazar arrives in Alaska for off-shore drilling hearing

April 14, 2009 By Anne Gore

Today is a big day in Anchorage. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar is in town to gather input to inform his agency’s decisions about opening the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) to energy development. Anchorage is home base to many major oil companies that operate on Alaska’s North Slope, so we expect a big turnout from both pro-development interests as well as those who are concerned about the environmental impacts of oil development in Alaska’s pristine waters. Read more

Barbeque promotes protection for Alaska's Outer Continental Shelf

April 14, 2009 By Anne Gore

I’ve just returned from a lunch of freshly-grilled wild salmon. That’s not unusual in Alaska. What was different about this meal was the fact that it took place in downtown Anchorage, and I was joined by about 50 other people, including a woman dressed as a polar bear. Read more