Our Last Frontier
It has never been more important than now to protect our sacred lands, wildlife, and ecosystems from the impacts of extractive human harm. Previous and recent events pose tangible and existential risk to our last, great American frontier. Drilling in America's arctic not only poses a direct threat to the fragile ecosystems & endangered wildlife that call Alaska home, but also disrupts the Indigenous communities that rely on these lands while contributing directly to climate change.
Conservation efforts are more critical than ever to protect these landscapes. We're fundraising and making a direct contribution to the Alaska Conservation Foundation to combat recent orders, and to contribute to the preservation of this vital ecosystem.
We will be donating 20% of all proceeds of the "Protect Alaska" sweatshirt directly to the ACF to help preserve this land for future generations.
Protect Alaska Embroidered Sweatshirt
The impact of extractive drilling in Alaska...
Habitat Destruction & Biodiversity Loss
Drilling disrupts critical habitats in regions like the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and offshore Arctic waters. These areas support species like polar bears, caribou, migratory birds, and marine life, which are highly vulnerable to industrial activity. Roads, pipelines, and drilling infrastructure fragment ecosystems, making it harder for wildlife to migrate and find food.
Pollution & Climate Change Acceleration
Oil spills can devastate marine and coastal ecosystems, contaminating water and killing fish, birds, and mammals. Drilling also releases contaminants into air and water, while posing a risk to contaminating drinking water for local populations. Drilling can release carbon dioxide and methane gases into our atmosphere, having a negative impact on greenhouse gas emissions.
Indigenous & Local Community Impact
Many Indigenous communities in Alaska rely on the land for subsistence hunting and fishing. Oil drilling threatens land-based ways of life by polluting air and water, reducing wildlife populations, and increasing industrial activity in these sacred lands. Communities also face health risks from air and water pollution.
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