Biden's Approval of Alaska's Willow Drilling Sparks Controversy Among Progressives.

President Biden approved a massive oil drilling project on federal land in Alaska, breaking a key campaign promise to block new oil and gas drilling on federal lands and waters. The decision to green-light ConocoPhillips' proposed 30-year Willow Project has drawn criticism from prominent progressives and environmental groups who argue that it fails to live up to the administration's commitment to fighting climate change and advancing environmental justice. The project could produce up to 614 million barrels over its life span, spewing 278 million tons of greenhouse gas emissions, the carbon footprint equivalent of 2 million cars.