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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 2003

The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) is releasing a report today that cites the positive and negative impacts of drilling in Alaska's North Slope.

The report, commissioned by Congress, says that the effects of development have "accumulated" on Alaska Natives and the environment. The committee of experts cites whale hunting by Inupiat Eskimos, who live on the slope. Members of the Gwich'in Nation, who rely on species in the region for cultural and subsistence purposes, were also interviewed.

The report does not address drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.

Get the Story:
Mixed Verdict Offered On Alaska Oil Drilling (The Washington Post 3/5)
Report looks at oil's effects (The Anchorage Daily News 3/5)
Oil-Spill Fears Seen Overblown From Drilling in Alaska Refuge (The Wall Street Journal 3/5)
Experts Conclude Oil Drilling Has Hurt Alaska's North Slope (The New York Times 3/5)
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Scientists See Alaska Drilling Concerns (AP 3/4)

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Press Release | Report Brief | Full Report | Video: NAS Briefing