Protect the Arctic — Stop Reckless Oil Exploration

The Arctic is one of the most fragile and important ecosystems on Earth. Yet as Inside Climate News reports, oil exploration continues even after a drilling rig toppled and caught fire in Alaska’s Arctic waters — a stark reminder of how dangerous and reckless fossil fuel development in this region truly is.

The Arctic is already warming faster than anywhere else on the planet. Oil spills, industrial accidents, and expanded drilling threaten wildlife, Indigenous communities, and the global climate. Once damage occurs in the Arctic, it can last for generations, with little chance for recovery.

There is no safe way to expand oil and gas drilling in such a sensitive environment. Policymakers must halt new Arctic exploration, strengthen environmental protections, and invest instead in clean energy solutions that don’t put irreplaceable ecosystems at risk.

Add your name to demand lawmakers protect the Arctic and stop reckless oil development.

Protecting the Arctic isn’t just about one region — it’s about safeguarding the climate systems that sustain life everywhere. Together, we can push for leadership that chooses responsibility over risk and preservation over profit.