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“Standing atop an eroding bank of melting permafrost,   

“Standing atop an eroding bank of melting permafrost, looking out across the most pristine landscape I’ve ever witnessed, I felt a full spectrum of emotions from awe and gratitude to concern and fear. Climbing has shown me the wild beauty of our planet and allowed me to create powerful connections with the places and people I’ve met. This trip to the Arctic Refuge showed me the visceral impact we have on our world, and that fighting to preserve that wild beauty for future gen...erations will likely provide the greatest challenge of all.” - Tommy Caldwell The decision to reopen the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil drilling is an irresponsible mistake that benefits few at the expense of us all. It will forever scar one of the great wildernesses left on the planet, will worsen the effects of global climate change, will fail to bring about the supposed benefits its supporters claim, and will violate the human rights of the indigenous Gwich’in people who depend upon this land for survival. Please help us protect the Arctic Refuge. In the coming weeks, we hope Congress will vote on H.R. 1146, which would STOP the current Administration’s push to lease land in the Refuge to oil and gas companies. Text ARCTIC to 40649 or click here: Images and words: Austin Siadak 展开