A Perfect Storm: Environmental Justice and Air Quality Impacts of Offshore Oil and Gas Development i...

مرکز و کتابخانه مطالعات اسلامی به زبان های اروپایی

منو

" A Perfect Storm: Environmental Justice and Air Quality Impacts of Offshore Oil and Gas Development in the Arctic Outer Continental Shelf "
Race, Kayla

Document Type	:	AL
Record Number	:	930837
Doc. No	:	LA80j4z9n9
Language of Document	:	English
Main Entry	:	Race, Kayla
Title & Author	:	A Perfect Storm: Environmental Justice and Air Quality Impacts of Offshore Oil and Gas Development in the Arctic Outer Continental Shelf [Article]\ Race, Kayla
Title of Periodical	:	UCLA Journal of Environmental Law and Policy
Volume/ Issue Number	:	38/1
Date	:	2020
Abstract	:	The Arctic Outer Continental Shelf is the next great legal battleground over oil and gas resources, environmental protection, and environmental justice. The Arctic is home to an array of sensitive ecological resources and a large Native Alaskan population that relies heavily on the natural environment for food and supplies. The Arctic Ocean also holds a vast amount of untapped oil and gas resources that had previously been largely inaccessible because of harsh climatic conditions and withdrawals of large swaths of the Shelf by Congress and multiple presidents. However, climate change is melting Arctic sea ice and opening up previously inaccessible areas. In addition, President Trump is pushing to expand oil and gas development everywhere, including the Arctic. If President Trump’s plans prevail against the many legal challenges seeking to protect the Arctic, Native Alaskans will face a multitude of threats to their health, safety, and way of life.