Media Contact:

Camila Ruiz Gallardo, (305) 215-4259, camilarg@earthworks.org

“President Trump’s executive orders Unleashing American Energy and Unleashing Alaska’s Extraordinary Resource Potential trample basic environmental safeguards, silence frontline voices, and prioritize industry profits over the health and safety of people, water, and wildlife. Fast-tracking mining and bankrolling this polluting industry will only exacerbate the environmental and social injustices endured by Indigenous and other mining-impacted communities.

“To achieve a truly clean energy future, we must reduce reliance on destructive mining by prioritizing reuse, recycling, and reducing demand. We must secure mining policies that protect water, respect Indigenous rights, and ensure people have a real say in decisions that impact their communities. 

“Earthworks and our allies remain steadfast in advocating for a clean, just, and equitable energy transition while standing with frontline communities.”