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Biden administration advances conservation group's bid to list Gulf of Alaska king salmon as endangered or threatened Experts say that the request, if granted, could force restrictions not just on salmon fishermen but also on activity that affects river habitat, like road and residential construction.
Shell abandons North Slope oil leases, raising questions about the industry’s future in Alaska As the world pivots toward lower-carbon energy sources in response to global warming, experts say some of the state’s hard-to-tap oil prospects are becoming less attractive.