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The Willow Project is a large-scale oil drilling initiative in Alaska, approved by the Biden administration in March 2023. Led by ConocoPhillips, it aims to extract up to 600 million barrels of oil over 30 years, boosting domestic energy production and creating jobs. However, it faces strong opposition from environmental groups and Indigenous communities, who argue it will accelerate climate change and harm local ecosystems. The project highlights the tension between economic growth and environmental sustainability. While proponents emphasize energy security and economic benefits, critics warn of long-term ecological damage and carbon emissions, making it a contentious issue in U.S. energy policy.