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I don’t know who needs to see this today, but I’ve put together a collection of caribou photographs—all of the Porcupine herd that migrates every year to the Arctic Refuge to have their young.
Let’s begin with this aerial view of the Niguanak River. Photo: Fran Mauer, 1986. (1)
Let’s begin with this aerial view of the Niguanak River. Photo: Fran Mauer, 1986. (1)
Mauer estimates that there were 60,000 (!) caribou below him when he took that picture.
Here’s another aerial view—this one taken by Subhankar Banerjee in 2002. It shows pregnant caribou crossing the frozen Coleen River, and it's one of my favorite photos of all time. (2)
Here’s another aerial view—this one taken by Subhankar Banerjee in 2002. It shows pregnant caribou crossing the frozen Coleen River, and it's one of my favorite photos of all time. (2)
Wilbur Mills, one of the first photographers to visit what was then called the Arctic National Wildlife Range, took this photo in 1974. It shows two clusters of bulls, walking with apparent purpose, as they cross the frozen Kongakut River. (3)
With yesterday’s announcement that the Trump administration plans to hold fossil fuel lease sales in the Arctic Refuge sometime this year, let’s consider what’s at stake in this fight.
A (long) THREAD—with a MAP as our guide. [1/n]
A (long) THREAD—with a MAP as our guide. [1/n]
At first glance, this might look like any other map—with a dotted line to mark the border between Canada and the U.S. Yet look closely at the two curvy lines, for they tell the map’s true story.
Map produced by the Gwich’in Steering Committee, @OurArcticRefuge. [2/n]
Map produced by the Gwich’in Steering Committee, @OurArcticRefuge. [2/n]
One line traces the transnational range of the Porcupine caribou herd, the other the homeland of the Gwich’in. What is most striking is how the two lines repeatedly intersect—showing the interconnections between migrating caribou and Indigenous communities. @ACaribouPeople [3/n]
"These Maps Paint a Dark Future For the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge If Trump Has His Way"
"They show the infrastructure could span the entire coastal plain, stripping caribou of essential habitat."
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"They show the infrastructure could span the entire coastal plain, stripping caribou of essential habitat."
earther.gizmodo.com/these-maps-pai…
The fight is not over; the struggle continues. “We will stand up to anyone who wants to go into this place,” said @bernademientief of @OurArcticRefuge.
#ProtectTheArctic #StandWithTheGwichin
#ProtectTheArctic #StandWithTheGwichin
@bernademientief @OurArcticRefuge Here is one of the hypothetical maps showing how fossil fuel development would create a "sprawling network" all across the Arctic coastal plain.
BREAKING: @GoldmanSachs just became the first major American bank to prohibit financing for new Arctic oil, thermal coal mining, and coal power projects worldwide! 👏👏 #DefundClimateChange sierraclub.org/press-releases…
More than a dozen global banks have now ruled out funding Arctic oil projects, including the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Trump & oil companies want to destroy this special place, but big $ is saying no.
My statement for @SierraClub: sierraclub.org/press-releases… #ProtectTheArctic
My statement for @SierraClub: sierraclub.org/press-releases… #ProtectTheArctic
The fight to protect the Arctic Refuge has been led by the Gwich’in Nation & @OurArcticRefuge. Victories like this would not be possible without powerful advocacy by @bernademientief & others.
Here’s her statement: sierraclub.org/press-releases… #ProtectTheArctic #StandWithTheGwichin
Here’s her statement: sierraclub.org/press-releases… #ProtectTheArctic #StandWithTheGwichin
1/The Trump admin has once again failed to #ProtectTheArctic. Leaked @USFWS memos from @PEERorg find that govt scientists recommended >20 additional studies for the draft EIS for drilling in the #ArcticRefuge. Read more here: americanprogress.org/?p=471433
2/You know what else? A new @amprog analysis finds that over 99% of people who commented on @BLMNational’s plan to drill for oil in the Arctic Refuge are AGAINST the proposal.
3/Drilling in the #ArcticRefuge will have a detrimental impact on Porcupine caribou calving grounds, which are a vital resource for the Gwich’in Nation. Yet @BLMNational is relying on outdated studies to make their decisions.
Big Oil companies like , , , and could soon be heading to the #Arctic Refuge to spend millions destroying a pristine, sacred landscape...without the consent of @OurArcticRefuge. #ProtectTheArctic #StandWithTheGwichin
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We were in Scotland, at @bp_plc’s annual general meeting.
The Arctic Refuge has sustained the Gwich’in people for thousands of years. Thank you @NRDems for your votes on the "Arctic Cultural and Coastal Plain Protection Act" to protect the Arctic Refuge from oil drilling. #ProtectTheArctic #StandwithTheGwichin
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