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Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: An American Treasure Worth Far More Than Its Oil
News
Congress pulls America's premier wildlife sanctuary back from the brink of destruction -- for the moment.
Arctic Refuge 101: Fact Sheets
Fact Sheet
Get informed about the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge's extraordinary wilderness and wildlife, the damage oil development has caused in neighboring areas of Alaska's North Slope, and better ways we can meet our energy needs.
What is a Biosphere Reserve?
Fact Sheet
These nature preserves balance biological and cultural diversity with economic development. There are 368 biosphere reserves worldwide. The 47 in the U.S. include Yellowstone and Everglades national parks and the Mojave Desert.

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