Alaska seeks oil revival while grappling with a warming future
EXIT GLACIER, Alaska — America's 49th state is a study in contrasts: Rapidly melting glaciers like this one attract tourists, while the oil industry underpinning its economy is getting a fresh boost from Washington after decades of decline. Why it matters: Few places put the causes and consequences of global warming in such close proximity, making Alaska a vivid window into the world's reliance on fossil fuels as climate impacts mount. Driving the news: "Alaska is a powerhouse," Energy…
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