Locals Support Trump's Decision To Allow Drilling In Alaska's Arctic Refuge The Trump administration will soon let oil companies bid on land to drill in Alaska's Arctic Refuge. Despite decades of opposition, many in the refuge's one small village think it will bring opportunity.

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Locals Support Trump's Decision To Allow Drilling In Alaska's Arctic Refuge

July 3, 20194:33 PM ET

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Nathaniel Herz

Locals Support Trump's Decision To Allow Drilling In Alaska's Arctic Refuge

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The Trump administration will soon let oil companies bid on land to drill in Alaska's Arctic Refuge. Despite decades of opposition, many in the refuge's one small village think it will bring opportunity.