Merkley Takes a Stand to End Arctic Drilling
November 02, 2023
November 02, 2023
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
Washington, D.C. - Today, Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley introduced legislation to prohibit irresponsible and unacceptable drilling in the Arctic, which puts at risk the health of local ecosystems, communities, and the global environment. The Stop Arctic Ocean Drilling Act of 2023 would prevent any new or renewed leases for the exploration, development, or production of oil, natural gas, or any . . .
Washington, D.C. - Today, Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley introduced legislation to prohibit irresponsible and unacceptable drilling in the Arctic, which puts at risk the health of local ecosystems, communities, and the global environment. The Stop Arctic Ocean Drilling Act of 2023 would prevent any new or renewed leases for the exploration, development, or production of oil, natural gas, or any . . .