WASHINGTON D.C. - April 21, 2024 - The College Democrats of America applaud President Biden’s recent announcement of protecting more than 13 million acres of lands in the Western Arctic from drilling. The announcement, made last week, bans fossil fuel drilling on nearly half of the Alaskan National Petroleum Reserve and moves to block the Trump administration’s Ambler Road in the Alaskan wilderness, a project that would have facilitated the development of at least four large-scale mines and would have perpetuated the harmful impacts of drilling.

As college Democrats, we not only welcome this recent announcement but we encourage the Biden administration to take additional steps to protect our environment and combat the harmful effects of climate change, including increasing corporate regulations and broader incentives for renewable energy products.

In a time of unprecedented youth climate action, we commend the Biden administration’s proactive role in joining us in this fight.

College Democrats of America is the official student arm of the Democratic National Committee.

We strive to advocate for Democratic values on college campuses across

the country. We provide the necessary tools to both give college students a voice in the

political process and to amplify the voice of the next generation of progressive

activists. We are passionate college students dedicated to electing Democrats up and

down the ballot through positive messaging, campaigning, and activism.