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Oil Sheen in Cook Inlet Underscores Risks of Offshore Drilling

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — A miles-long sheen reported near an inactive oil and gas platform in Cook Inlet is raising renewed concerns about the risks posed by aging offshore infrastructure as the Trump administration and Congress push…

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A miles‑long oil sheen was observed near an inactive oil and gas platform in Alaska’s Cook Inlet, prompting renewed worries about the hazards of aging offshore infrastructure. Authorities reported the sheen on Tuesday, noting its proximity to the dormant facility. The incident is being highlighted as the Trump administration and Congress move forward with additional offshore oil and gas lease sales in the region.

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