“We must not sacrifice one of our remaining untamed places in reckless pursuit of oil. We know we have to leave oil in the ground, or destructive climate change will become unstoppable. If not in the pristine and vulnerable Arctic Ocean, then where?”

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About Frances Beinecke

American environmental activist

Frances G. Beinecke is an American environmental activist. She served as president of the Natural Resources Defense Council from 2006 to 2015. She is known for her work leading one of the best known environmental advocacy organizations in the United States. Her public voice is tied to conservation, environmental protection, and policy efforts aimed at defending natural resources.

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