Sparking controversy and strong opinions on both sides, President Biden green lights one of the largest oil projects in history - the Willow Project.

REDWOOD CITY, CA, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ -- In a move that has sparked controversy and strong opinions on both sides, President Biden has given the green light to one of the largest oil projects in history - the Willow Project. The $8 billion oil drilling scheme is targeting the Willow oil reserve in Alaska, which sits on the largest parcel of untouched public land in the U.S. Giant oil corporation ConocoPhillips wants to drain this reserve that sits on gorgeous, undisturbed wilderness -- even though it is also an important habitat for polar bears, caribou, birds, and more.

Although proponents of the project argue that it will help reduce the country's dependence on foreign oil and create economic opportunities for the region, opponents of the project are raising concerns about the environmental impact of the project, arguing that the project will lead to increased air and water pollution, as well as the destruction of wildlife habitats.

"The Willow Project will mar what is currently the largest parcel of untouched public wilderness in the nation," says Lauren Wilson, Associate Director, Content & Engagement Care2, "home to countless animal species including highly endangered polar bears."

The Willow Project has been met with strong opposition from environmental groups, who have launched a petition on ThePetitionSite.com to urge President Biden to reconsider his decision. The petition has already garnered almost 45,000 signatures.

Lauren Wilson continues, "We are on the brink of climate chaos. Scientists are calling for a halt to all new oil and gas projects. And President Biden, who promised to end new drilling on public lands, has approved the largest oil project the United States has seen. Now, he has announced his bid for re-election. It is more important than ever that we hold him accountable to his commitment to phasing out dependence on fossil fuels and protecting our natural world."

To make matters worse, drilling in northern Alaska would threaten polar bears - which are very endangered - and so much other precious wildlife. Many of these species are already threatened because of climate change, and approving the Willow Project would be even more devastating.

Care2 is a network of millions of people around the globe, dedicated to building a better world. We use our cutting-edge technology and team of experienced campaigners to fuel the progressive movement by uniting our members with nonprofits and mission-based brands working on the causes they care about.

To learn more, or sign the petition, visit https://www.thepetitionsite.com/585/146/901/president-biden-just-approved-one-of-the-largest-oil-projects-in-history/

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