The future of resource development

Map of northern Alaska showing location of Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, ANWR-en:1002 area, and the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPR-A). (Map courtesy USGS)

Alaska’s economy has been driven by resource extraction from the land and water for decades. What will and should that look like in the future? What’s the outlook for oil, mining, fisheries and renewable energy such as hydro and geothermal?

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HOST: Lori Townsend

GUESTS:

  • Andy Mack – Department of Natural Resources commissioner
  • Statewide callers 

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LIVE Broadcast: Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. on APRN stations statewide.

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Lori Townsend is the news director and senior host for Alaska Public Media. You can send her news tips and program ideas for Talk of Alaska and Alaska Insight at ltownsend@alaskapublic.org or call 907-550-8452.

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