Environment America asks ExxonMobil: Don’t drill in the Arctic Refuge

On behalf of thousands of Americans, we urge ExxonMobil to commit not to bid for leases or make any future plans to drill in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The Arctic Refuge is considered the crown jewel of the wildlife refuge system and is one of the last wild places in the United States. Drilling in the Arctic Refuge is bad for business. We ask you to consider the following factors:

• The land is sacred to the Gwich’in people who depend on the land and animals, especially the Porcupine caribou herd.
• Arctic drilling is unpopular with the public with 61% of people polled opposing drilling in the refuge.
• Every major bank in the U.S. has committed not to finance drilling in the refuge.
• Those banks have been joined by more than 14 insurance companies across the globe.

Linked you will find 33,276 petitions signed by supporters of Environment America and Environmental Action. We urge you to consider making this commitment and we encourage you to meet with leadership from the Gwich’in Steering Committee to discuss this request.