Statement of Athan Manuel, Arctic Wilderness Campaign Director, Rhode Island PIRG
As the new home of RIPIRG's environmental work, Environment Rhode Island can be contacted regarding this news release.
Today's
vote to strike Arctic Refuge drilling language from the Department of
Defense appropriation bill is a huge win for America's Arctic and for
the American public. Americans strongly oppose drilling in the Arctic
Refuge, and this week they have made their voices heard and beaten back
perhaps the most cynical attempt yet to drill in one of America¹s last
wild places.
We
hope that Senator Stevens will finally learn from this vote - Americans
want to see the Arctic Refuge protected, not plundered.
U.S.
PIRG commends Senator Chafee who voted against this shameful power play
and continued to be a champion for the Arctic Refuge.
