The Willow Project: A Reflection of USA Capitalist Policy

This brief presents a comprehensive exploration of the Willow Project, an ambitious oil drilling project by ConocoPhillips on Alaska’s National Petroleum Reserve, and its potential ramifications on the environment and climate change.

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June 2, 2023

Inquiry-driven, this project may reflect personal views, aiming to enrich problem-related discourse.

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This policy brief examines the context of an environmentally devastating profit project approved by the current Biden administration, further investigating its effect on the global effort to fight climate change.

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Samhitha Katuru

2023 Cohort B Fellow

Samhitha Katuru is a graduated fellow of the 2023 Fellowship program. Situated in Orlando, Florida, she is passionate about climate change and education reform. In cooperation with YIP, she hopes to utilize her executive skills in writing, research, and communication to enact lasting change.

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