The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is a 19-million-acre national wildlife refuge in northern Alaska. The refuge includes a large variety of species of plants and animals, such as polar bears, grizzly bears, black bears, moose, caribou, wolves, eagles, lynx, wolverine, marten, beaver and migratory birds, which rely on the refuge. In August 2020 the Trump administration approved program to auction oil leases that would enable oil companies to drill for oil within the refuge. Environmentalists argue that oil development threatens wildlife and is likely to worsen climate change. Proponents argue that drilling would be limited to the coastal ranges and would make the U.S. more energy independent.
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Response rates from 558 State Senate District 18 voters.
30% Yes |
70% No |
19% Yes |
61% No |
11% Yes, but with very strict environmental regulations |
6% No, and increase alternative energy subsidies to eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels |
3% No, not until we have depleted all other oil reserves |
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Unique answers from State Senate District 18 voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@8JCJLWV4yrs4Y
Not enough knowledge to make an informed vote
@8JQDZWM4yrs4Y
I'm very uninformed about this topic.
@6MJS5MK4yrs4Y
Yes, but 1) with very strict environmental regulations & 2) increase alternative energy subsidies to eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels
@8CRKFWY4yrs4Y
Not enough info to make an opinion
@8MB53BG4yrs4Y
It’s a local issue. None of the federal government’s business
@8DFZ6LK4yrs4Y
Yes, but with a government monitor and only if there is a good reason like there is little oil elsewhere.
@8C5FWXY4yrs4Y
Yes, as long as they don't disrupt current wildlife
@8CPR5CZ4yrs4Y
No, nationalize and immediately go renewable
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