The Biden Administration has officially halted plans for the Ambler Road in Alaska, a decision that significantly impedes potential mining developments in the region. Announced initially in April, the move aims to protect the environment and uphold the interests of local communities. “Today, my administration stopped a 211-mile road from carving up a pristine area that Alaska Native communities rely on, in addition to steps we’re taking to maintain protections on 28 million acres in Alaska from mining and drilling. These natural wonders demand our protection,” President Joe Biden said in a pos…
