# Arctic Lease Sale Flops with Minimal Bids

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Podcast: [Anchorage News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/anchorage-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7570138)
Published: 2026-06-05T22:42:32+00:00
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## Resource

Only two companies bid on Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge oil leases, snapping up just five of fifty-eight tracts for a total of $3.7 million—half going to the state, half to the feds. The Bureau of Land Management called it a win, but environmentalists slammed it as a flop, arguing it proves drilling in this remote, ecologically fragile zone is economically unviable and environmentally reckless, threatening polar bears, Indigenous communities, and the Arctic ecosystem. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/27ad136914c9067a

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